Women discarding stereotypes in e-hailing business

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By Esenvosa Izah

Women are starting to vary the final perception that males dominate the e-hailing business in Nigeria, an official of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has stated.

The Women National Leader of AUATON, Ms Nkechi Abiola, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

According to her, opposite to the idea, ladies’s involvement within the business is rising.

“Women play a major position within the business and their participation is rising steadily.

“There are some key features that girls within the business have been taking part in.

“More ladies are becoming a member of the business as drivers, entrepreneurs.

“This is because women want financial independence and the industry provides women the opportunity to earn a steady income, support themselves and their families,” Abiola stated.

She stated that e-hailing occupation provided versatile work hours for girls, permitting them to stability work and household.

“The role of women is getting obvious,” she stated.

Abiola, nevertheless, stated that harassment, violence and insecurity had been affecting the progress of ladies within the business.

She known as for assist from governments, company organisations and app-based corporations to deal with the challenges and enhance the welfare and security of ladies within the business.

“Another problem ladies face is insufficient coaching for improved service outcomes.

“There is the need for training in every aspect of the industry, including safety measures, financial management and emotional intelligence,” Abiola stated.

Ms Maureen Ogum, an ex-Officio of the union on the nationwide degree, stated that improved security measures for girls within the e-hailing business was essential.

Ogum stated: “Then, we wish to have a look at empowering ladies drivers.

“I additionally wish to advocate varied initiatives that encourage and assist ladies to turn out to be impartial and extra resourceful.

“Initiatives equivalent to coaching in digital expertise, mentorship and networking alternatives with ladies within the business are very important.

“If we are able to address all these areas of concern, we can create a safer, more inclusive and empowering environment for women in the e-hailing industry,” she stated. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Chinyere Nwachukwu/Ijeoma Popoola