Tribune Online IWD: WOFAN empowers 54,000 women across nine states with rice distribution initiative As part of its commitment to women’s empowerment, the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has launched a transformative initiative to support 54,000 underserved women in agro-marketing. This effort, rolled out under its Mini Project Initiative to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, aims to boost family incomes and strengthen financial inclusion. The initiative, which prioritizes […] IWD: WOFAN empowers 54,000 women across nine states with rice distribution initiative Tribune Online
WOFAN launched a rice distribution initiative on International Women's Day 2025, empowering 54,000 women across nine states in Nigeria. The initiative provides rice to small-scale female traders, integrates them into the rice value chain, and facilitates financial inclusion by opening bank accounts and introducing POS systems. The project aims to boost family incomes, create sustainable agricultural cycles, and aligns with the Mastercard Foundation's goal of creating jobs in Africa.
