LAGOS — Airtel Nigeria has successfully delivered its Empower Her programme in Lagos, reaching more than 300 women drawn from various associations including the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Ogbonge Women, Ojodu Women Associations, and other small-scale trading groups.
The initiative focused on equipping participants with practical skills in financial literacy, digital financial access, and business development, in a bid to strengthen and expand their economic activities.
The training sessions were held in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), with its Director-General, Charles Odii, playing a key role alongside representatives from Smartcash, including Aishat Olokode, Regional Manager for Agency Marketing.
Participants were guided through tools such as the business model canvas and digital financial solutions, aimed at translating knowledge into actionable strategies for business growth and sustainability.
Airtel Nigeria said the programme reflects its broader commitment to advancing financial inclusion beyond connectivity, while also supporting women-led enterprises with the resources needed to scale.
The Lagos edition marks the beginning of a wider rollout, with the Empower Her initiative scheduled to continue across Abuja, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Kano on April 8 and 9, 2026.