Foremost Producer of Specialty Fats and Oils, Presco Plc has called for gender-equality, a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.
Speaking at the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) event held within the company’s premises in Edo State, the Managing Director, Presco Plc, Reji George, congratulated the Gender Committee and all female employees for their dedication to the growth and development of the company over the years.
He disclosed that the company has engaged more female tractor drivers, adding that the company will continue to strive for equality, pointing out that as a society ”We need to look back as an organisation, community and society and think of how to support Gender Equality at all levels’.
Coordinator of the Gender Committee, Fatima Emeri also used the opportunity to commend the management of the company for providing the platform for Presco Women, urging female staff to take advantage of the opportunity.
Mrs Emeri commended management of Presco Plc for putting in place a level playing field for staff to grow and contribute to the development of the company.
Assistant Human Resources Manager (HRM), Leonard Ohenmwen who spoke at the event theme “Accelerate Action,” said “I am proud to highlight the various initiatives that Presco Plc has undertaken to promote women’s empowerment and inclusion within our organization.
He added: ‘At Presco Plc, we believe that women play a vital role in driving our business forward, and we have taken deliberate steps to create an environment that fosters their growth and development.
“One of the most notable initiatives we have undertaken is the training of female tractor operators.
‘We recognized that this was an area where women were not represented, and we took action to address this gap.
“Today, we have about 14 female tractor operators who are operating tractors across our estates, and we are proud of their achievements.
“In addition to this initiative, we have always implemented various programs aimed at promoting women’s leadership and career development.
“These include training and development initiatives, and creating opportunities for women to take on leadership roles within the organization.
“We have also made a conscious effort to create a work environment that is supportive and inclusive of women.
“This includes constituting various committees such as Gender and Grievance committees with a good representation of women, to look into every single issue brought forward by women and their male counterpart.
‘This opportunity provides a conducive working environment that offers protection and opportunity for every woman without fear of intimidation”
“As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I want to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of all the women who work at Presco Plc.
“Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence are what drive our business forward, and we are grateful for your contributions.
“To our female colleagues, I want to say that we see you, we hear you, and we value you. We are committed to creating an environment that supports your growth and development, and we will continue to take deliberate action to promote women’s empowerment and inclusion within our organization.
“To our male colleagues, I want to encourage you to join us in this effort. Let us work together to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, supportive, and empowering of women”.
