The NCDF comprises of Nigerian Capital Development, NCDF Plc and NCDF Investment Management Limited (hereinafter referred to as "NCDF”) is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere within its own business or in any of its supply chains. This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps NCDF has taken during the financial year to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our business or supply chain.
NCDF is a development and investment institution dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria. We recognise the importance of respecting human rights, including the prohibition of modern slavery and human trafficking, and we are committed to ensuring that our business and supply chains are free from such practices.
NCDF has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to acting transparently and with integrity in all our business activities. We have implemented policies and procedures to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in any part of our business or supply chains. This includes conducting due diligence on our suppliers and business partners to assess and address any potential risks of modern slavery.
NCDF conducts risk assessments of its business and supply chains to identify and mitigate the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking. We require our suppliers and business partners to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to modern slavery and human trafficking. We also expect them to uphold the principles and values set out in this statement.
NCDF provides training to its employees and management to ensure they understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking and how to identify and report any concerns. We are committed to raising awareness of these issues and to promoting a culture of integrity and ethical behaviour throughout our organisation.
NCDF encourages the reporting of any concerns related to modern slavery and human trafficking and is committed to investigating and addressing such reports promptly and effectively. We are dedicated to complying with all relevant legislation and to continuously improving our practices to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.
NCDF is committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking and to upholding the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We will continue to take steps to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in our business or supply chains and to promote ethical and responsible business practices.
This statement has been approved by the board of directors of NCDF and is signed on behalf of the organization by Chioma David, Legal Officer.
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