Law firm champions gender equity in workplace

NIGERIAN business law firm, G. Elias, in commemoration of International Women’s Day ( IWD), through its yearly # Sheblooms programme, has championed the conversation about gender equity in the workplace This is just as the event also hosted the second edition of its yearly webinar to address inclusion in the workplace. The event, which has the theme ‘ Fostering equality, collaboration and inclusion in the workplace’, gave insights on how organisations can promote a more equitable, collaborative, and inclusive workplace with practical strategies for individuals and organisations striving to create a level playing field for women and empower them to reach their full potential.

Taking the # Sheblooms programme beyond the webinar, G- Elias commenced a yearly educational outreach initiative. This year, the organisation visited Jubril Martins Memorial Grammar School, a senior secondary school in Lagos, to engage and inspire young minds, regardless of gender, on how they can pursue their chosen career paths and effect positive change in the world. The initiative aims to instill the values of equality, collaboration, and inclusion from a foundational level, fostering a more just and equitable future for generations to come.

Chief Operating Officer, G. Elias, Nana Winful- Dare, said, “At G. Elias, we are passionate about female professionals in the workplace reaching their full potential. We are also committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our organisation and across the communities we serve. To inspire and support women, we commenced the # Sheblooms programme last year to celebrate International Women’s Day. Through the # Sheblooms programme, we aim to celebrate the achievements of women, empower them to reach their full potential, and pave the way for a more equitable future for all.”

While addressing the women at the # Sheblooms webinar, the Executive Director, Centre for Health Ethics Law and Development, Prof Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, said: “Everybody deserves to sit at the table including the women and to strike a balance. Organisations need to be gender- responsive, flexible and integrate other aspects of life into work life.”