In order to drive the sustainability development goals, goal, 5, which is targeted at achieving geneder equality and empowering all women and girl-child across tye word, ND Western Limited, (NDW) through it’s women network hosted a full day of activity for women.
The event which was held recently in Lagos, gathered women of Fierce Four to learn, network and have honest conversations about women’s experiences within the industry while playing games amid pomp.
Fierce Four, was formed by ND Western Women Network and three of its sister companies, Niger Delta Petroleum Resources Limited (NDPR), FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Limited, and Walter-Smith Exploration and Production Limited in 2022 in celebration of the International Women’s Day, #BreakTheBias# with the aim to build and foster more collaboration and impactful networking across all four companies.
Speaking during the semi-formal gathering, Sumbo Fagbemi, Senior HR Executive at ND Western Limited affirmed that the first step in being an empowered woman is having the personal conviction to go beyond the norm.
She said “There is no limit to what you may achieve or become, and over-analyzing events will prevent you from reaching your objectives. So, you must break free from the mold that society has imposed on women and seize the possibilities and opportunities that are available to further your development.”
Also speaking at the event was ND Western’s IT Manager, Temitope Onibudo said that “ND Western Limited makes a concerted effort to empower women and create a safe atmosphere for women. We ensure that women are given the support they need to upskill, grow, and attain their full potential, from executive positions down to the various levels of our organization. It is critical that we create a safe atmosphere in which women have equal possibilities to develop and that is adaptable enough to meet their specific requirements.”
The women spent the day conversing on topics ranging from work to personal life, networking, and engaging in fun games.
Collaborations like this should be encouraged in the private sector because combining the effort and expertise of different organizations propels innovations, growth, and empowerment.
ND Western Women Network was established in 2020 to be a “think pad” for NDW’s management and to further drive inclusion and diversity within the workforce.
ND Western Limited (NDW), through its Women Network is leveraging its human assets to drive narratives around equity for the female gender.
