Elumelu Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Women in Leadership.
The call comes as the Founder and Chairperson of Women in Management (WIM), Dr.
Sulochana Segera, and Chairperson of Women in Management Africa (WIMAFRICA), Dr.
Ngozi Oyewole, are seeking greater economic opportunities, global recognition and increased participation of Nigerian and African women in trade, investment, entrepreneurship and leadership ahead of the maiden African edition of the WIM Global Economic Forum in Lagos.
Elumelu, who made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 25th annual conference of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) in Lagos, said African businesses could no longer afford to overlook the economic potential of women, particularly at a time when the continent was seeking to strengthen its institutions and accelerate economic development. Speaking on the theme, “Rooted, Rising, Ready: Born in Africa, Built for the World,” he maintained that gender inclusion must translate into measurable outcomes, including board appointments, executive leadership opportunities and improved access to finance for female entrepreneurs. “Women’s economic leadership is not a concession to fairness. It is a requirement for competitiveness,” Elumelu declared.
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