The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), in collaboration with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) and Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), will celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 with a special ceremony titled “Ringing the Bell for Gender Equality” at the NGX Group House in Lagos. The initiative is aimed at showcasing how capital markets can drive inclusion and support equal opportunities for women.
According to a statement released by NGX over the weekend, the closing gong ceremony will serve as a platform to highlight the pivotal role that stock exchanges play in promoting gender-inclusive practices across the economy. The initiative is part of a global campaign that encourages exchanges worldwide to take concrete action toward expanding women’s participation in business and finance.
This year’s event, held under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” is organized in collaboration with international partners including the International Finance Corporation, UN Women, the World Federation of Exchanges, the UN Global Compact, and the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative. The ceremony underscores the need for structural changes in finance and governance to ensure equality and fair opportunities.
Several prominent figures are expected to attend, including Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Chioma Uzodimma, First Lady of Imo State; Frana Chukwuogor, Executive Commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission; as well as award-winning actor and entrepreneur Funke Akindele. NGX executives Ojinnika Olaghere and Fatima Wali-Abdulrahman, alongside regulators, board members, and industry leaders, will also participate in the ceremony.
By joining global stock exchanges in sounding the NGX Gong, the organization aims to emphasize the importance of inclusive leadership, equal opportunity, and greater accountability in capital markets. The symbolic act reflects a broader commitment to ensuring that women have a stronger voice and presence in financial decision-making, bridging gaps in leadership and economic participation.
source: punch