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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has gone into partnership with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women to expand access to training, finance and markets for women entrepreneurs nationwide.
The agreement was formalised at Cherie Blair’s private residence with the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim and representatives of the Cherie Blair Foundation.
“This partnership underlines our conviction that economic empowerment of women is critical to the nation’s growth. We are committed to delivering real tools and opportunities that will uplift millions of Nigerian women and build a stronger economy,” Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated.
Blair expressed her strong support for the initiative, saying, “Women entrepreneurs are vital to Nigeria’s economic future. I deeply appreciate the ministry’s dedication to addressing the challenges women face to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.”
The collaboration complements the Ministry’s Renewed Hope Social Impact Interventions – 774 Programme, which targets improvements for women, children and vulnerable groups across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, as part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader Renewed Hope Agenda.
The CEO of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, Dhivya O’Connor, highlighted the Foundation’s proven expertise. “Having supported nearly 150,000 women globally, we are excited to bring our specialist training, digital engagement and local-focused approach to Nigeria through this committed, long-term partnership.” Together, the Ministry and the Foundation aim to usher in a new era of sustainable economic empowerment for Nigerian women entrepreneurs, leveraging their combined strengths to drive meaningful, lasting change.
“This partnership reflects months of careful planning and shared vision. We look forward to delivering a measurable impact that transforms lives and communities across Nigeria,” Sulaiman-Ibrahim added.
