In celebration of the Day of the Girl Child which falls on October 11, Standard Bank took lead in the banking sector to mentor about 400 girls in selected branches nationwide.

Inviting the young ladies to experience the bank’s functions, the Chief Financial Officer Temwani Simwaka said that the presence of the girls in other branches in Lilongwe, Zomba, Blantyre and Mzuzu presented in totality the desired foundation from which girls can build concrete career aspirations.

“Your presence today is significant because it kickstarts a new chapter in how you view the world around you. It is an opportunity for you, young girls to be exposed to the professional workplace at a tender age. Furthermore, through this day you get to understand and appreciate endless job opportunities available within the workplace.” the girls were told.

This year marks as the third, that the bank has commemorated the day by inviting them to the bank’s branches.