Dr. Omobolaji Fati, Executive Secretary of the Centre for Transformative Action and Empowerment Forum, has urged corporate organizations to take significant steps towards empowering women by fostering inclusive workplaces that enable them to realize their full potential.
Speaking at the Pan Atlantic University (PAU) Alumni’s celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, Dr. Fati highlighted the event’s theme, “Overcoming Barriers: Women, Resilience, Allies & Inclusive Leadership.” She emphasized the importance of creating environments that promote leadership development and allyship, ensuring that women have not only equal access to opportunities but also the support necessary for their success.
“Inclusive workplaces are essential, not just for fairness, but for the overall success and growth of organizations,” Dr. Fati noted. “When women are included in decision-making processes, they contribute diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to challenges.”
She pointed out that companies prioritizing diversity and inclusion tend to outperform their competitors and build stronger, more effective teams.
Dr. Fati also highlighted the vital roles of mentorship and allyship in advancing women’s careers. She stressed that both men and women share the responsibility to create environments where women can flourish. “Men in leadership must work to eliminate systemic barriers, provide mentorship, and ensure that women’s voices are amplified,” she stated.
“Inclusive leadership is a collaborative effort; everyone must partake in dismantling the obstacles that restrict women’s opportunities.”
Dr. Fati’s message is straightforward: to genuinely empower women, organizations must weave inclusivity into the fabric of their culture. By doing so, they can help women achieve their full potential, make significant contributions to their fields, and pave the way for future generations of female leaders.
