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WenA’s Global Reach: Highlights from May 2025 Newsletter

Published by: Wena Initiative

April 20, 2025

WenA Newsletter – May 2025

Empowering SMEs, Nurturing Young Minds, and Driving Investment Readiness

Global Exposure – AIM Congress 2025, Abu Dhabi

April 2025 was phenomenal for the Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA). Kicking off with the prestigious Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Global Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE, WenA showcased our network of women-led SMEs to global investors and trade partners.

Our entrepreneurs gained front-row access to:

  • Global market trends and investment conversations
  • Trade partnerships across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia
  • Export readiness insights from global players

Side meetings with global development partners opened doors to export promotion and capacity-building collaborations.

Nurturing Young Minds – Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy Trainings were rolled out across:

  • El-Amin University
  • Abdulkadir Kure University
  • Philomath University (Abuja)

Over 250 young women were equipped with tools to manage money, build wealth, and launch value-driven enterprises. Financial empowerment is about confidence and leadership—not just numbers.

Business Development – Empowering Growth from Within

WenA’s Business Development Support Team worked hands-on with SMEs through:

  • Business plan development
  • Business clinics
  • Access-to-finance advisory

Success Story: Jaunty Organics accessed funding and scaled operations, with many other SMEs receiving tailored growth and mentorship support.

Strategic Partnerships – Entrepreneurship from Campus

WenA strengthened partnerships with:

  • NILE University
  • Philomath University
  • El-Amin University
  • Abdulkadir Kure University

These alliances lay the groundwork for incubators, innovation hubs, and entrepreneurial curricula, grooming future CEOs from the university halls.

Upcoming: WenA Connect & WenA-SCALE

WenA-SCALE is a catalytic investment-readiness and scale-up program for 150 high-potential SMEs. It will culminate in an investment pitch event and a grand finale at the 5th WenA Conference in July 2025.

WenA Connect – May 2025 Edition: A two-hour webinar focused on “The Role of Mentorship in Business Expansion.” It bridges theoretical business strategies with practical, mentor-led action for community growth.

Other Upcoming Programs

  • 5th WenA Conference – A policy summit focused on legislative reform for SME development.
  • WenA BDSP Drive – Offering strategic, financial, and market support for SME growth.
  • WenA GEW 2025 – Celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and empowerment.
  • WMB Webinar – Empowering female entrepreneurs in advocacy, leadership, and policy influence.

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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