Title: Leadership Diversity and Organisational Growth in the Oil and Gas Sector of South-South Nigeria
Authors: Adokiye Atombosoba Ekine, PhD, FCIHRSM, FIMC, CMC.
Volume: 9
Issue: 11
Pages: 126-129
Publication Date: 2025/11/28
Abstract:
Leadership diversity has emerged as a central determinant of organisational success, particularly in dynamic and high-risk industries such as oil and gas. This study examines how demographic, cultural, professional, and experiential diversity among leadership teams influences organisational growth within the oil and gas sector of South-South Nigeria. Drawing on the Resource-Based View and Social Identity Theory, it adopts a conceptual-analytic design supported by secondary evidence from corporate and academic sources. Findings reveal that inclusive leadership structures improve decision quality, innovation, and corporate reputation, whereas homogeneity constrains adaptability and limits stakeholder confidence. The study emphasises that diversity should be treated not as a compliance issue but as a strategic asset that strengthens resilience in volatile markets. It recommends that oil and gas firms institutionalise diversity policies, implement mentoring and inclusion programmes, and integrate representation metrics into corporate-governance frameworks to ensure sustained growth and competitiveness.