Cameroon Unveils Two Lactation Pods to Support Working Mothers
Olam Agri, a global agribusiness company, has recently officially installed two new lactation pods across its business locations in Cameroon.
Douala, Cameroon
This initiative is part of the company’s commitment to supporting female employees and its workforce nutrition goal to ensure that by 2030, all employees have access to comprehensive nutrition programmes.
These self-contained units provide working mothers with a clean, comfortable, and private space to express and safely store breast milk while at work. The pods were unveiled at the company’s grains factory in Bekoko and its head office in the port area of Douala. Female employees have enthusiastically welcomed the lactation pods, viewing them as a testament to the company’s commitment to supporting nursing working mothers.
The lactation pods are among several initiatives by Olam Agri in Cameroon to continually support female employees. These initiatives include breastfeeding support programmes, which provide nursing mothers with comprehensive breastfeeding kits, career development programmes for female employees, and wellness programmes that include free MRI tests for women to aid in the fight against breast cancer amongst others.
Empowering new mothers in the workplace is crucial for fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. By providing lactation pods, we ensure that working mothers have the comfort and privacy they need to express breast milk, benefiting both their well-being and their babies. Our commitment to providing essential support tools helps our employees excel and thrive in their roles.
Briginette Abega,
Country HR Manager at Olam Agri in Cameroon
It is noteworthy that the Cameroon team has implemented several Workforce Nutrition initiatives since its inception, ensuring all employees have access to healthy and nutritious food at work, nutrition education, health-focused nutrition checks, and breastfeeding support programmes. As a result of these efforts, Cameroon’s worksites have been recognised by the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability team as exemplary in creating a healthy work environment. Olam Agri in Cameroon has also been recognised as a top employer that is committed to building an inspiring and high-performing organisation where passionate employees drive business growth, contribute to a sustainable future, and build fulfilling careers.
