Empowering Women in Agriculture: The Springboard Project Launches in Kano and Jigawa States
By George George Idowu
A leading agricultural development organisation, AgroEknor, has teamed up with Olutoju, a company promoting women in agriculture, to unveil ‘The Springboard Project’, a transformative initiative focused on supporting female agro-processors in Kano and Jigawa States.
The project aims to empower women by equipping them with essential tools and resources to build sustainable livelihoods within the agricultural sector.
The Springboard Project seeks to address women’s critical role in agriculture, where they constitute 75% of the workforce but often face significant challenges in accessing resources and opportunities for growth.
By providing comprehensive support across various aspects, such as financing, human capital development, and asset investments, the project seeks to bridge this gap and foster economic stability.
CEO of AgroEknor, Timi Oke, expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting its alignment with AgroEknor’s commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable agriculture.
Oke emphasised, “Empowering female agro-processors not only supports individual women but also contributes to our communities’ economic growth and development.”
The Project offers a holistic approach, encompassing consumption support, savings initiatives, asset transfers, technical skills training, and regular life skills coaching.
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This multifaceted strategy aims to empower women with immediate assistance and the tools needed for long-term success and self-sufficiency.
Maryam Abdulmalik, Assistant General Manager of Partnerships at AgroEknor, expressed satisfaction with the collaboration, emphasising its role in assessing and identifying opportunities for female agro-processors.
She said: “The partnership has enabled beneficiaries to effectively utilise their income through savings and investments in profitable ventures.”
The Springboard Project underscores the importance of women’s economic empowerment in Nigeria. It aims to break generational cycles of inequality and poverty within agro-processing communities.
Wura Solomon Asumah, Founder of Olutoju, highlighted the project’s potential to strengthen the link between social protection and economic development, ultimately moving vulnerable households toward self-sufficiency and market integration.
The launch of The Springboard Project signifies a significant step towards reducing poverty and inequality within Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
This initiative aspires to create a more equitable and prosperous future for vulnerable women in farming communities by empowering women with targeted support and resources.
Through the joint efforts of AgroEknor and Olutoju, The Springboard Project promises to uplift individual women and catalyze broader social and economic transformation in Kano and Jigawa States.
As women in agriculture access vital resources and opportunities, the ripple effects are poised to foster inclusive growth and development across Nigeria’s agricultural landscape.
