In a bid to boost food production and empower rural women, Nigeria's First Lady has unveiled a N68.9 million support package for women farmers in each state.Unveiled during an event promoting female-led agribusiness, the initiative will fund training,… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader First Lady empowers women farmers with N68.9m per State By Busola Bamidele on April 18, 2025 In a bid to boost food production and empower rural women, Nigeria's First Lady has unveiled a N68.9 million support package for women farmers in each state. Unveiled during an event promoting female-led agribusiness, the initiative will fund training, modern equipment, improved seedlings, and soft loans for women cooperatives. Read also: First Lady empowers women farmers with N68.9m per State Mahama launches 'One Million Coders' to boost Ghana's digital workforce FCT agro hub to boost agro-business, cut food waste create jobs NAFDAC warns Kebbi chemical dealers against selling to unknown buyers Enugu plans intra-rail system to boost trade "This is about giving our women the tools to support their families and communities," she said. Experts and women advocates say the initiative could transform rural economies and promote gender-inclusive development. Implementation kicks off immediately in partnership with state governments.

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