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More than 35 male African central bank governors and only three women (8%) ; hundreds of male Group CEOs of Africa’s top-tier banks and insurers, but only a few women. Despite growing awareness, gender disparities persist—particularly in pay equity, leadership progression, and board representation. Only 23% of boards include more than 25% female directors (AFIS-Deloitte Barometer), and 2025 marked the lowest women-in-leadership representation in five years. Since 2012, the Central Bank of Nigeria has mandated 40% female representation in top management at commercial banks, leading to several women Group CEOs, a rare occurrence elsewhere in Africa. A workshop gathers executives to brainstorm governance reforms for advancement and retention.