Telecom infrastructure service provider, IHS Nigeria, has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance against harassment and abuse in the workplace, as the company led a gender-based violence (GBV) awareness walk and advocacy seminar in Lagos to mark the global 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls.
The awareness walk, which took place in Victoria Island, Lagos, was followed by an engagement seminar at the company’s corporate head office.
The initiative formed part of IHS Nigeria’s sustained commitment to sensitising the public, educating employees, and strengthening internal safeguards to uphold a safe and dignified work environment.
In her remarks, Associate Director of Operations Excellence at IHS Nigeria and a leader of the Women in IHS Network (WIIN), Bukola Konkwo, reiterated the organisation’s uncompromising stance on gender-based violence. She said,
“Violence does not discriminate, and neither should our compassion. At IHS Nigeria, boldness is not just a paper value; it is a call to action. We are intentional about ensuring every employee feels safe, respected, and empowered.”
The seminar featured Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Mrs Titilope Vivour-Adeniyi, and Victimologist and GBV Advocate, Ms Nwanne Okafor. Speaking during her session, Vivour-Adeniyi emphasised the urgency of prevention and education. She stated,
“Gender-based violence is not a special-class problem. Anybody can be a victim. Our responsibility is to know the signs, protect one another, and intervene early. When we know better, we do better.”
She urged organisations to prioritise consent education, confidential reporting platforms, and background checks—interventions already implemented at IHS Nigeria through its Safe Zone Committee, a confidential support structure for staff.
Additionally, Okafor addressed the crucial role of colleagues in identifying and responding to workplace abuse. According to her, “Many victims don’t need you to fix their situation; they need your support, your sensitivity, and your discretion. Speak up when necessary. Silence permits violence.”
Her presentation highlighted real-life cases that demonstrated the damaging impact of abuse on employee productivity, mental well-being, safety, and overall corporate culture.
The walk featured senior executives and employees from various departments, including both men and women, marching in solidarity with survivors and advocates worldwide. The demonstration served as a public reaffirmation of IHS Nigeria’s commitment to fostering an environment rooted in respect, protection, and accountability.
In her closing remarks, director, Sustainability at IHS Nigeria, Titilope Oguntuga, captured the core of the organisation’s anti-violence campaign. She stated,” This conversation doesn’t end today. Now that we know better, we must all do better by advocating, supporting, and actively contributing to a workplace free of violence in any form.”
The firm continues to enhance its policy frameworks, training programmes, safe reporting systems, and ongoing sensitisation efforts to protect and empower every employee.
Meanwhile, the firm reiterated that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment, abuse, or violence and remains committed to setting the pace for corporate safety standards across the private sector.
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