The Impact of Inclusive Leadership on Promoting Diversity and Fostering Organisational Success in Nigeria's Tech Sector

This research examines the concept of inclusive leadership in advancing diversity in the Nigerian tech industry in relation to the following three objectives: determining the current status of workplace diversity, exploring barriers to inclusive leadership, and analysing the influence of inclusive leadership on employee engagement. A qualitative design was employed in which semi-structured interviews were held with 15 professionals recruited purposely in a range of positions in the Nigerian tech industry, such as tech leads, software developers, and financial analysts. The research demonstrates an increasing meritocratic culture in technology firms, where skills and contributions are valued above demographic factors, but gender and ethnic disparities and infrastructural issues are also major concerns. The results show that inclusive leadership has a positive impact on employee engagement, leading to increased collaboration, mutual respect, and innovation. The recommended practices include revising diversity policies and adopting proactive recruitment approaches, providing leadership training, promoting flexible working arrangements, and implementing mentorship initiatives. The research contributes to understanding diversity and inclusion in Nigeria’s tech sector and suggests areas for further research, such as the long-term impact of inclusive leadership and cross-sector comparative studies.

Diversity, Employee engagement, Inclusive leadership, Mentorship initiatives, Meritocratic culture

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