Senior government officials, regulators, development finance institutions and business leaders have launched the Nigeria Gender Country Program (NGCP), signalling a coordinated push to position gender inclusion as a driver of business competitiveness, investment and long-term economic growth.
The initiative, led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in partnership with Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), aligns advisory expertise, funding and partnerships to strengthen women’s representation in leadership, improve access to quality employment, and expand access to finance, technology and markets for women and women-led businesses.
Building on the CEO Roundtable held in June and the progress achieved through Nigeria2Equal, IFC’s earlier initiative, NGCP now moves into implementation, with participating organisations expected to adopt practical, measurable gender-smart business practices.
The economic case is significant with the program underpinned by research showing that closing gaps in women’s
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