The Enterprise Growth & Opportunities, EGO Foundation, with support from Access Corporation and Worden HCD, has 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.
Blacktalker reports that the week-long intervention focused on financial inclusion, digital literacy and access to funding for women-led businesses.
The project also provided palliative support to the participants to further cushion the effects of Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges as the SheEnabled Project continues to serve as a practical model for scalable intervention.
The Executive Director of EGO Foundation, Toluwase Olaniyan explained that with over 25,000 women reached since its inception in 2021, the programme is closing the digital divide, promoting financial independence and laying the groundwork for inclusive economic growth in underserved communities.
“Many of these women have the will to grow their businesses but face barriers like low literacy, lack of access to credit, and unfamiliarity with digital tools,” said Olaniyan.
He noted that through a series of practical training sessions, held 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 programme 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.
In her remarks, the Iyaloja representative (market leader) of Ayobo-Ipaja, who was in attendance, praised the initiative, saying: “This programme is a timely intervention. SheEnabled was designed to address these gaps in a hands-on, community-rooted way.”
Our market women need this kind of support to improve how they run their businesses. I’m proud to see our community prioritized and empowered in such a meaningful way.”