IFC and NGX Group Launch Nigeria Gender Programme

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and NGX Group unveiled the Nigeria Gender Country Programme (NGCP) during a high-level virtual CEO roundtable aimed at advancing private sector action for gender equality and inclusive economic growth. The session included chief executives from NGX-listed companies, IFC clients, and members of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

The NGCP is designed to build momentum for the Nigeria2Equity initiative, focusing on workplace inclusion, women's leadership, and entrepreneurship. It aims to increase women's representation in leadership roles, improve access to quality employment, and expand financial technology markets for women and women-led businesses.

Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, emphasized the private sector's critical role in accelerating gender-inclusive growth. Temi Popoola, Managing Director and CEO of NGX Group, described the NGCP as a strategic platform to enhance women's economic participation.

The formal launch of the NGCP is scheduled for July 9, 2026.