Entrepreneurs Access and Nerdzfactory Foundation implemented the second edition of the Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program. The program, which ran from September 25th, has empowered 500 Nigerian women with the skills and resources necessary to thrive in the digital business landscape.
This initiative comes as a crucial response to the challenging circumstances faced by women, who make up more than 60% of Nigeria’s disadvantaged population. Moreover, in the face of Nigeria’s booming digital environment, with nearly 84 million internet users in 2022 and an expected increase to 117 million by 2027, the program seized the perfect moment to leverage this digital growth for transformative change.
Building on the resounding success of its predecessor, the Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program exposed both existing and aspiring female entrepreneurs to an array of opportunities within the digital realm. The program modules covered fundamental topics, including initiating online businesses, identifying digital business prospects, customer acquisition strategies, social media marketing, raising capital, and effective bookkeeping.
Ade Olowojoba, the Managing Director of Nerdzfactory Foundation, underscored the significance of the program, stating, “Empowering women is not only a moral imperative but also an economic one. By equipping women with the tools they need to excel in the digital economy, we are not only transforming individual lives but also making a substantial contribution to the growth and development of our nation.”
Throughout the program, participants engaged in webinars, attended an intensive bootcamp, and culminated their journey with a summit. This comprehensive approach equipped them with practical knowledge, skills, and resources required to launch their online businesses. The summit, a pivotal part of the program, witnessed key stakeholders and successful entrepreneurs sharing insights on women’s business growth and support. The summit concluded with a pitch/grant competition where the top three ideas/pitches from the bootcamp participants were awarded prizes to support their businesses.
The Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program was open to Nigerian women between the ages of 20 to 45. This initiative represents just one facet of Access and Nerdzfactory Foundation’s collaborative efforts to empower Nigerians. Both organizations are committed to building a better Nigeria, acknowledging entrepreneurship as a cornerstone in realizing this shared vision.