Gender inclusion confab to boost women’s economic empowerment

The World Forum for Africa (WOFA) has partnered with Office of the Vice President of Nigeria to advance gender and financial inclusion through the Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion.

This was disclosed at the #ShesIncluded Gender Inclusion Conference 2024 held in the presidential villa, where over 300 women were empowered with resources to boost their economic resilience.

The conference, themed “Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience for Sustainable Economic and Financial Inclusion”, aimed to address gender-specific barriers and empower women to participate actively in the country’s economy.

The initiative aligns with the government’s renewed focus on inclusive growth as part of its broader economic agenda.

Speaking, the co-founder of WOFA, Abi Ahmed Haruna, emphasised the importance of the partnership, saying, “by partnering with the Office of the Vice President, we are championing initiatives that enhance women’s access to financial opportunities. Together, we are driving Nigeria closer to its vision of a $1 trillion economy.”

On his part, Technical Adviser on Financial Inclusion, Office of the Vice President, Dr. Nurudeen Abubakar Zauro noted that the event examined the nexus between maternal health, girl child education, gender-based violence, and economic and financial inclusion.

“This partnership is a significant step towards promoting women’s economic empowerment and reducing the gender gap in Nigeria. By providing women with access to financial opportunities and resources, WOFA and Office of the Vice President aim to create a more inclusive and equitable economy.”