Elumelu urges African firms to give more women leadership roles

Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called on business leaders across Africa to give more women opportunities to occupy top positions in companies and institutions.
He said increasing women’s participation in corporate leadership was not just about promoting fairness but also necessary for businesses to grow and compete effectively.
Elumelu made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 25th annual conference of the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) in Lagos.
Speaking on the theme, “Rooted, Rising, Ready: Born in Africa, Built for the World,” he challenged corporate leaders to move beyond discussions about gender inclusion and demonstrat...