IWD: G-Elias Champions Equality with School Outreach, Hosts Webinar 

 G. Elias, a leading Nigerian business law firm, in honour of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD), through its annual #SheBlooms Programme, champions the conversation of the importance of Equity and Inclusion to the young girls and hosts the second edition of its annual webinar to address inclusion in the workplace.

The event themed “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 an annual educational outreach initiative. This year, the organisation visited Jubril Martins Memorial Grammer 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 instil the values of equality, collaboration, and inclusion from a foundational level, fostering a more just and equitable future for generations to come.

The 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 organization and across the communities we serve. To inspire and support the women, we commenced the #SheBlooms programme last year to celebrate the 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, Professor 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.”

The webinar brought together prominent female leaders including Director, Legal and Operations-International, Andela, Shola Osinubi, who charged the organisation leaders to support the women more and have a structural mentorship. She encouraged the women to belong in affinity groups to discuss pain points. Also present was the Founder and Director of Studies, SLB Academy, Olubusola Ajala, alongside other professionals, to engage the female professionals, providing valuable insights and practical approaches for them to navigate their careers and achieve their full potential.