Agroeknor, Olutoju Launch Springboard Project For Female Farmers
AgroEknor is proud to announce its partnership with Olutoju to launch The Springboard Project, aimed at supporting female agro processors in Kano and Jigawa State.
The initiative aims to empower these women by providing the tools and resources necessary to build sustainable livelihoods. The Springboard Project combines support for immediate needs like financing with longer-term human capital and asset investments.
By focusing on self-employment as a viable option, the aim is to reduce inequality and move more vulnerable households toward economic stability.
In Nigeria, where women constitute 75percent of the agricultural workforce, accessing resources and opportunities for growth remains a significant challenge.
The project is designed to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive support across five core elements; consumption support, savings, asset transfer, technical skills training, and regular life skills coaching.
The Chief Executive Officer, of AgroEknor, Timi Oke, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, saying: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Olutoju on The Springboard Project, which aligns perfectly with our commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable agriculture. By empowering female agro processors in Kano and Jigawa States, we are not only supporting individual women but also fostering the economic growth and development of these communities.”
The Founder of Olutoju, Wura Asumah, stated: “Olutoju is delighted to be in partnership with AgroEknor. The Springboard project emphasizes the importance of focusing on women’s economic empowerment. We hope to reduce perpetuating inequalities that have plagued families across generations and hindered the development of our society. The success and expansion of the Springboard project will further strengthen the linkages between social protection and economic development, thus, providing the opportunity to move vulnerable households into the market economy, whilst supporting their journeys into self-sufficiency and improving access to financial services.”
The Assistant General Manager of Partnerships at AgroEknor, Maryam Abdulmalik, expressed joy regarding the partnership, stating that “the collaboration allowed us to assess the situations of female agro-processors at AgroEknor, identify potential opportunities, and initiate conversations that enabled female beneficiaries to effectively utilize their earned income through savings and investments in profitable and productive ventures. In summary, it was a stimulating and valuable endeavor aimed at ensuring social and economic inclusion in the two States.”
The partnership marks a significant step toward reducing poverty and inequality in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Through targeted support and empowerment, the initiative aims to create a more equitable and prosperous future for vulnerable women in farming agro processing communities.
