Women Enterprise Alliance
Support Initiative
Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA) is a Nigerian registered Non-Governmental Organization founded by Her Excellency, Aisha Babangida, a humanitarian and visionary leader committed to fostering sustainable entrepreneurship development. Her Excellency remains an advocate for women’s empowerment, working to increase women’s rights and provide them with the support and resources they need to become world-class entrepreneurs.
Women Enterprise Alliance was incorporated in March 2019 under the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2004. With a mission to developing world-class and diverse entrepreneurs who can meet the demands of an ever-changing marketplace in Nigeria. In collaboration with our partners, we design programs to foster job creation and enterprise development in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
As a registered Business Development Service Provider, WenA provides business development services to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.
WenA leverages the robust entrepreneurial spirit within the community by offering enterprise development support. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary resources to fully explore their innovative potential.
The sustainability model of WenA is propelled by funding and technical support from our partners. Our strength lies in collaboration with our partners, which aligns with our mission of empowering SMEs and driving meaningful change in the entrepreneurial landscape.
- Women Enterprise Alliance was formally incorporated in March 2019 as a Non-Governmental Organization under the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission.
- We were founded by Her Excellency, Aisha Babangida a humanitarian and visionary leader committed to fostering sustainable entrepreneurship. Her Excellency remains an advocate for women’s empowerment, working to increase women’s rights and provide them with the support and resources they need to become world-class entrepreneurs.
- WenA leverages the robust entrepreneurial spirit within the community by offering enterprise development support. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs, providing them with the necessary resources to fully explore their innovative potential.
- The sustainability model of WenA is propelled by funding and technical support from our partners. Our strength lies in collaborating with partners who align with our mission of empowering SMEs and driving meaningful change within the entrepreneurial landscape.
Loyalty
Loyalty: Through shared loyalty, WenA works in collaboration with various stakeholders from the private sector, donors, government SME agencies, international Organisations.
Open-minded
We continuously prepare to evaluate the possibilities of alternative solutions, as well as listen to and communicate with our stakeholders.
Value
We make deliberate efforts to execute programs that deliver social and sustainable impact. The value we deliver is provided in a spirit of mutual trust, honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Efficient
Our programs are high-quality, effective, and efficient in nature. They are results-oriented, achieving both development effectiveness and desired outcomes.
To produce world-class and diverse entrepreneurs who meet the needs of an ever-changing marketplace.
WenA's Ecosystem
The WenA Ecosystem consists of 4,500+ businesses across the 36 states of the federation
The WenA Ecosystem consists of 4,500+ businesses across the Nigerian states. These businesses are primarily in the agriculture, ICT, and creative industries sector. In collaboration with our technical and professional partners, we enhance the development of high-quality businesses to ensure the long-term impact.
WenA's FOCUS
WenA, through its comprehensive ecosystem, actively supports entrepreneurs in three major sectors: Agriculture, Information Technology (IT), and the Creative sector. These sectors collectively encompass 4,500+ businesses spread across all 36 states of the federation.
Impact
4500+
SMEs Supported
3700+
Capacity Building
560+
Access to Market
65+
Access to Finance
100+
New Jobs Created
350+
Export Support
600+
Agriculture
30+
Advocacy
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