PenOp Launches Networking Platform for Women

Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), has launched a mentoring and networking platform for women in the spirit of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations commemorated annually on March 8.

The day was set aside to commemorate the achievements of women while  advocating for gender equality and women’s rights.

With the theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’, the hybrid event attracted top female professionals within the pension industry to discuss issues that affect women in the workplace.

The networking session with the theme, ‘Accelerating Gender Parity in the Workplace’, consisted of two panel sessions with the topic ‘Women as a Solution to Nigeria’s Economic Challenges and Drivers Seat: The Role of Women in Digital Transformation’.

The keynote speaker, Mrs. Anana Emanuel, who is also chairperson of NLPC PFA, in her speech, stated that she has always been interested in the topic of gender parity, but emphasised that she isn’t out to disparage men but to talk about equity and fairness.

Emanuel spoke about the goal of living in a world where every woman and girl can exercise their freedom and choice and realise their rights to live free from violence, go to school, participate in decisions that affect them and to earn equal pay for work of equal value.

The highlight of the event was the launch of Women of Pension Network (WOPEN), a coaching and mentoring session, connecting seasoned female industry leaders with young female professionals.

The PenOp ideology initiative aims to provide guidance, support, and development opportunities to young female professionals in the industry who are seeking to enhance their skills.

The session sought to shine the light on the disparity between the genders in the workplace, particularly in the pension industry and to fashion a way forward in accelerating gender parity.