The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced its collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on a research on gender-based violence and harassment in Nigerian workplaces.
The NGX stated that study was being conducted as part of the Nigeria2Equal initiative, which aims to address Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) in the private sector and provide evidence-based recommendations for prevention.
A statement issued on the research exercise by the partners indicated that it would focus on key areas of the nation’s workplaces, including the development of a business case for creating respectful workplaces, the estimation of the cost of GBVH to participating businesses in the country, and an understanding of employee perceptions and experiences of the current level of GBVH.
Also, the study will also identify best practices offered by businesses, government bodies, the community, and help in the design of GBVH policy and training for Nigerian companies, based on existing IFC’s workplace tools.
The research is also expected to inform the adoption and eventual implementation of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190 on how to address GBVH in the world of work, and provide recommendations for the private sector and relevant ecosystem stakeholders on how to address GBVH in the world of work.
Speaking on the proposed research work, the Divisional Head of Business Support Services and General Counsel at NGX, Irene Robinson-Ayanwale, said: “We are committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace and are honoured to be part of this important initiative.
“Through this study, we will gain valuable insights into the causes and effects of GBVH, as well as the best practices for preventing it. We are confident that the findings will help us and other organizations in the private sector, to create safer and more equitable workplaces for all”, he added.
The NGX solicited other organizations’ support for the research in order to create respectful workplaces in the country.
