Abstract:
Nigeria, a country with a diverse and dynamic workforce, has made significant
strides towards gender equality in recent years, but persistent disparities persevere. The
research investigates the motivations, actions, and impact of male allies who actively support
the empowerment of women in their workplaces. The objectives include to assess the tangible
impact of male allyship in promoting gender equality and sustainable development. The study
employs the survey questionnaire which were purposively shared to 100 staff of Bingham
University, Karu, Nigeria, to shed light on the evolving landscape of gender dynamics in
Nigerian workplaces. The Intersectionality and Bystander Intervention theories were adopted to
help understand the role of male allies in advancing gender equality in Nigerian workplaces for
sustainable development. The study concluded that Gender equality is not singularly a woman's
issue instead it is a societal issue that requires collective effort and the support of both men and
women, therefore, male allies play a critical role in dismantling the barriers that hinder
women's progress in the workplace, which in turn contributes to sustainable development.
Findings suggest that male allies play a pivotal role in breaking down traditional gender
barriers, fostering workplace diversity, and advancing women's careers. Amongst the
recommendations was that there is need for organizations to offer leadership and allyship
training to male employees in managerial positions to equip them with the skills and knowledge
needed to actively promote gender equality within their organizations.
