By Abiodun Abdullai
Nigeria and China have entered a strategic partnership to expand women-led participation and investment in the nation's gas sector, a move expected to unlock new business opportunities for female entrepreneurs and SMEs in energy value chains.
The agreement, sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Nigeria–China Women's Infrastructure Investment Forum in Beijing, was co-hosted by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, the Mutual Commitment Group, and the China Chamber of Commerce for the Petroleum Industry (CCCPI).
Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said the collaboration will create a new pipeline for women-owned enterprises to access funding, training, and partnerships within the gas and clean energy ecosystem.
"This is about moving from policy talk to measurable action. We are creating spaces where women can actively shape the nation's energy future," the minister said.
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The initiative supports the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, focusing on inclusive growth, women's economic empowerment, and entrepreneurship support across critical industries.
Private-sector partners such as Newbury Energy Ltd and Easy Sales Export shared insights on how women-led innovation continues to drive productivity and sustainability in local energy solutions.
The MoU will also promote access to clean energy for small businesses, particularly those led by women, helping them reduce costs, improve efficiency, and contribute to a greener economy.
With growing collaborations like this, women entrepreneurs in Nigeria's SME space are set to play a stronger role in powering the country's transition to sustainable energy.
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