Optiva Capital Partners has joined the global celebration of International Women’s Day, recognising the women whose leadership, resilience, and excellence continue to shape the organisation and the wider business community.
Chairman of the firm, Franklin Nechi, said the company’s success is closely linked to the contributions of its female workforce, which accounts for about 70 percent of its employees.
“With women making up 70% of our workforce, we are proud to say that our success is deeply rooted in the talent, dedication, and passion of our female colleagues,” Nechi stated.
The company also highlighted the contributions of key female professionals within the organisation, including Amaka Okeke, who has served the firm for more than 12 years and is regarded as a driving force behind its business development strategy.
In a statement commemorating the global celebration, Nechi praised the role of women within and beyond the organisation, stressing that their impact extends far beyond symbolic recognition.
“At Optiva Capital Partners, we do not celebrate women only on International Women’s Day; we celebrate them every day through opportunity, trust, and leadership,” he said.
According to him, women occupy strategic roles across the organisation, spanning executive leadership, client advisory services, operations, compliance, marketing, and relationship management.
“Women are not just participants in our journey; they are drivers of it. From boardroom strategy to client impact, the Optiva story is inseparable from the strength of its women,” Nechi added.
The firm reaffirmed its commitment to workplace policies that support women’s advancement, including professional development opportunities, mentorship programmes, work-life balance initiatives, and equal access to leadership positions.
It also noted the increasing influence of women globally as investors, entrepreneurs, wealth creators, and custodians of family legacies—an area closely aligned with the company’s mission of empowering families through global access, education, and financial security.
Speaking on the significance of the celebration, Okeke described women’s empowerment as both a moral responsibility and a strategic necessity.
“When women are empowered, families are stronger, businesses perform better, and societies become more resilient,” she said.
“As we see every day at Optiva, women are making remarkable impacts not only within our organisation but also in the communities and families we serve.”
As the world marks this year’s International Women’s Day, Optiva Capital Partners reiterated its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where women can grow, lead, and build lasting legacies.
“Celebrating women is celebrating the future,” Nechi concluded. “And at Optiva Capital Partners, that future is inclusive, empowered, and global.”
