Unilever pledges support for women-driven policies

Unilever Nigeria Plc has pledged its support for the advancement of women-driven policies as part of efforts aimed at fostering inclusion in the workplace.

The firm’s Managing Director, Tim Kleinebenne, according to a statement on Friday, made this pledge during a panel discussion session held at the company’s headA office in Lagos to commemorate the International Women’s Day.

Declaring the event open, Kleinebenne said Unilever Nigeria had remained steadfast in its dedication to advancing gender equity and empowering women in the workplace, marketplace, and community.

He added, “Through various initiatives and partnerships, we would continue to support the advancement of women in the workplace. We believe strongly in playing our part in building a more equitable society by championing initiatives that foster diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all.”

Speaking at the panel session, the Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow Nigeria, Adenike Macaulay, explained that women must be ready to support one another to engender inclusion in the workplace and society.

“We must be intentional in our support for the next woman. As women, we have to be our cheerleaders. We need to give every woman a voice,” she noted.

Other members of the panel discussion are the Head of Trade at the Royal Danish Consulate General, Jette Bjerrum; the Marketing Head of Beauty and Wellbeing, and Personal Care, Unilever Nigeria, Oiza Gyang.

The Executive Assistant, Human Resources Director, Unilever West Africa, and 3P Specialist, Opemipo Oyejola, said the journey to achieving equity for the female gender was a continuous one.