The Mata A Farka Incubator Programme officially launched today in Abuja, welcoming over 80 women entrepreneurs at the start of a six-week business development journey. The programme, whose name translates to “Women Arise”, targets 100 women MSME owners with a business idea or an existing business generating a monthly revenue of less than one million naira.
Its goal is to help participants formalise their operations, strengthen their financial literacy and business acumen, and grow from nano to micro enterprises.
The launch was supported by the Strong Women Network, who provided technical and community on-ground support, and One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI), whose financial backing directly supports women in agriculture and food systems participating in the programme.
The day featured two standout sessions. Judith Nyior, Business and Management Consultant, GIZ-Certified Master Trainer, and Tony Elumelu Foundation Mentor led a high-energy practical session on moving from hustle to structure, keeping participants engaged from start to finish. Legal Space and Consult guided the women entrepreneurs through the foundations of business formalisation, beginning with CAC registration.
In a statement, Team Lead, Ajoke Adeola reflected on the significance of the occasion: “It is truly a privilege and an honour to launch this programme and support the incredible work each of these women is doing. Running a business in Nigeria is no small feat, and we salute your courage, resilience, and commitment. We are excited to embark on this journey with you.”
The Mata A Farka Incubator Programme is a Capstone project by 16 students of the 2026 School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG) Programme. Training sessions will run every Saturday morning in a hybrid format and cover Financial Literacy and Money Management, Pricing for Profit & Tax Basics, Marketing & Digital Visibility, and Business Sustainability and Resilience over a six-week period.
All participants are matched with a mentor and, upon graduation, gain access to a pool of donated funds and are encouraged to form a voluntary cooperative savings group.
