Firms urged to measure real impact of inclusion efforts
Nigerian companies are being called to move beyond simply having diversity and inclusion policies and instead focus on measuring their effectiveness in driving business results. Human resource leaders, including Ahmed Gobir, Mrs Sunkanmi Oyegbola, Roger Adou, and Dr Funke Adepoju, emphasized the importance of leadership commitment to building inclusive workplaces. They highlighted that inclusion should be integrated into business strategies and performance metrics, not just treated as a compliance requirement. Executives argue that diverse teams lead to better decision-making, innovation, and stronger business outcomes.
TLDR
- Ahmed Gobir of CIPM stressed that leadership commitment is essential for impactful diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Roger Adou of FrieslandCampina WAMCO highlighted the need for clear policies and accountability to ensure diverse voices influence decisions.
- Mrs Sunkanmi Oyegbola advised companies to assess diversity efforts by tangible outcomes, not just policies or committees.
- Dr Funke Adepoju urged organisations to embed inclusion into their culture and performance systems, making it more than a symbolic gesture.
- HR leaders agree that the real challenge is demonstrating measurable improvements in workplace performance through inclusion, rather than just adopting diversity policies.
