To help women liberate themselves from economic crisis and be financially independent, the EGO Foundation, with support from Access Corporation and Worden HCD, has successfully completed the latest phase of its SheEnabled Project, empowering 10,533 underprivileged women and small business owners across the Ayobo-Ipaja area of Lagos State.
The week-long intervention focused on financial inclusion, digital literacy, and access to funding for women-led businesses. Through a series of practical training sessions held both indoors and within community clusters, participants were equipped with skills in bookkeeping, financial management, savings for investment, and digital tools for business growth.
A key feature of the program was the Train-the-Trainers segment, which identified and equipped selected participants to cascade the training within their communities. This model was designed to ensure sustainability, community ownership, and long-term impact.
To further cushion the effects of Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges, the project also provided palliative support to the participants.
Speaking at the programme, the Executive Director of EGO Foundation, Toluwase Olaniyan, stressed that the project was designed to address the barriers of low literacy, lack of access to credit, and unfamiliarity with digital tools that women face in doing business.
Also, in her remarks during the programme, the Iyaloja representative of Ayobo-Ipaja, who was in attendance, praised the initiative, describing it as a positive and right step towards achieving a better life for the womenfolk in the community.
The representative said: “Our market women need this kind of support to improve how they run their businesses. I’m proud to see our community prioritised and empowered in such a meaningful way.”
The SheEnabled Project continues to serve as a practical model for scalable intervention. With over 25,000 women reached since its inception in 2021, the program is closing the digital divide, promoting financial independence, and laying the groundwork for inclusive economic growth in underserved communities.
