The Honourable Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, will join other key figures in the Nigerian corporate space to address the increasing issue of sexual crimes in the workplace at a session titled “Sexual Relations in the Workplace.”
The event is scheduled for October at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. In line with this, Honourable Justice Alogba has approved the attendance of Honourable Justice A. Akinlade, a senior judge of the Lagos High Court, who will present a paper on “The Menace of Sexual Harassment, Rape, and Other Violent Crimes in the Workplace.” The session is highly anticipated and aims to tackle the critical issue.
Organised by The Duke’s Masterclass, a leading capacity-building platform, the session will feature other distinguished speakers, including: Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, chairman, Odua Group; Olumide Aju, SAN; Adekunle Oyinloye, chairman, Gbose Group and former MD of Infrastructure Bank; Dr. Austen Ebose, MD, Anchor Insurance; Tokunbo George-Taylor, Expert PR Consultant; Omokunbi Adeoti, Leadway Group; Dr. Olayinka Jibunoh, and CSP Lasisi Nurudeen of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF).
Chairman of The Duke’s Masterclass and the convener of the session, Joseph Edgar, emphasised that the issue of sexual relations in the workplace has rapidly escalated into a significant threat to corporate existence. He pointed out that, unfortunately, many business leaders often fail to recognise its severity until it’s too late, by which time the organisation’s structure may have been damaged, sometimes beyond repair.
Edgar further explained that, although some aspects of workplace relationships may seem positive, the overwhelming negative impacts—if not properly managed—pose threats in four key areas: legal, human capital, brand reputation, and structural integrity. He noted that the effects can weaken an organisation, making it incapable of achieving its corporate goals.
The session is expected to attract CEOs, business owners, corporate leaders, brand and reputation management experts, and HR professionals. The goal is to not only discuss the various facets of the issue but also to develop practical solutions and preventive measures that can be embedded into corporate culture to eliminate this harmful trend.
