New Campaign Calls on Nigerian Companies to Create Real Pathways for Women in Leadership

The LevelTheField campaign in Nigeria is urging companies to create tangible opportunities for women in leadership roles, as data shows they face significant barriers. Despite advocacy efforts, women in Nigeria are still encountering an "invisible ceiling" that hinders their advancement in various sectors.

The campaign aims to address this issue by highlighting the exclusion of women in senior roles and the challenges they face, such as lack of support and workplace structures that penalize caregivers. While 77% of CEOs acknowledge the importance of gender equity, only 33% of companies are actively tracking gender gaps in promotions.

The campaign emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize gender equity, implement accountability measures, and make intentional efforts to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment for women. Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Aishah Ahmad, stresses the importance of awareness and action in achieving gender equity.

LevelTheField is calling on Nigerian companies to prioritize fairness, performance, and retention in order to build stronger institutions and drive real progress towards.