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WenA PRESS RELEASE, BUSINESS VISA

Published by: WenA

July 28, 2021

HE Aisha Babangida Advocates with Government Agencies to Address Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Trade & Export

Date: July 28, 2021
Source: WENA MEDIA

Following the success of the just-concluded 3rd WenA Conference on SME Scalability in Intra-regional Trade, Her Excellency, Aisha Babangida, has pledged to advocate for the development of Women-Owned Businesses and address recurring challenges faced with regulatory agencies.

During a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Business Visa Limited, Alhaji Sani Garba, Her Excellency reiterated her resolute support for women’s economic empowerment.

She met with female entrepreneurs under the leadership of Business Visa to share their experiences, many of whom voiced similar challenges in developing and scaling their products.

Alhaji Sani Garba stated that Business Visa Limited was established to promote 100% Made in Nigeria products and services — showcasing Nigerian talent, innovations, and achievements across various scales of enterprise.

He praised the impact of the 3rd WenA Conference, which convened stakeholders in trade and export to discuss roadblocks facing women-owned businesses. He emphasized the need for long-term partnerships, noting that WenA and Business Visa Limited share common goals in advancing Nigeria’s SME sector.

Future Collaboration: In response to the issues raised during the discussions, WenA and Business Visa Limited will collaborate to provide meaningful solutions, serve as intermediaries between SMEs and regulatory agencies, and co-host a trade fair in November 2021 to spotlight Made in Nigeria products and boost intra-regional trade participation.

SMEs play a large, growing, and vital role in the economy of any country.They are the ‘hidden middle,’ ready for support and investment to thrive further.
"I understand we all are overwhelmed, because there is no manual on how to handle the crisis. But by tackling little things quickly, practically and with empathy, this could lead to action. If not we will be crippled."

– Aisha Babangida,

Founder, WenA (Women Enterprise Alliance)

Women enterprise alliance (Wena)

Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA) is a registered non-government organisation whose mission is to produce world-class and diverse entrepreneurs that meet the needs of an ever-changing marketplace in Nigeria and across Africa. In collaboration with our partners, we identify and help build high-quality companies. We ensure the sustainability of the impact generated from the products and services produced by the businesses we support. They strongly believe that women play a crucial role in the development of any nation, which is why we work hard to support women entrepreneurs. Their support assists entrepreneurs to build a lasting foundation for their business, thereby enabling them to contribute to the economic and social development of Africa. 

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