NGX Supports 100 Women in Finance as Group Establishes Chapter in Africa

By: WE Staff | Tuesday, 2 May 2023

Due to its Gender Leadership in the Nigerian private sector, Mr. Jude Chiemeka, Divisional Head, Capital Markets, NGX, emphasised in his introductory remarks that the firm is committed to decreasing the gender gap for women.

"As part of the Nigeria2Equal programme, we are now collaborating with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to address gender disparities in the country's private sector by giving women more opportunities to assume leadership positions and obtain employment. The NGX Group of Companies has also just received EDGE Certification, confirming our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and making us the first indigenous Nigerian corporation to do so internationally.

These accomplishments continue to demonstrate our dedication to gender equality in the workplace and throughout the sectors in which we operate. Our institution's motivation is to keep developing environmentally friendly goods that advance gender justice.”

According to Amanda Pullinger, chief executive officer of 100 Women in Financial, “The non-profit organization was founded to inspire the next generation of female financiers and to empower women working in the financial sector by paving the way for them. "100 Women in Finance provides a forum for women to discuss opportunities and challenges while supporting them with a network of other women who can relate to them."

She said, "We are generating wealth for women and supporting initiatives to connect with the next generation.”

"For us at the exchange, ESG and gender equality are very important to us, and as we enter phase 2 of Nigeria2Equal, we hope that we can leverage these partnerships towards closing the gender gap in the private sector," said Mrs. Irene Robinson-Ayanwale, Divisional Head, Business Support Services Division/General Counsel, NGX.

Looking forward to organizing speaking engagements within the capital markets ecosystem with 100 Women in finance to increase the capability of women in the financial sector.

A global non-profit organization called 100 Women in Finance is dedicated to fostering diversity, increasing exposure, and enabling women to pursue their paths to success. Students and female leaders working to transform the financial industry are both eligible for membership.