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Kennedy-Ohanenye, who was represented by her Special Adviser, Fatima Abdullah, said, “Improving access to capital and finance for women-led businesses has been made a high-impact deliverable for our ministry. This is not just another directive, it is a transformative step that underscores this administration’s commitment to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs.

“We are working hard for women to access capital, which will in turn drive economic growth. I urge all of you to seize this moment to work together to dismantle barriers that limit women’s access to finance and investment.”

In her opening comments, Awosika, who is also the Vice Chair of Global Starting Group for Impact Investment, emphasised that women’s ability to contribute to the nation’s economic development on a sustainable basis had been improved through impact investing.

The Chairman of Impact Investors Foundation, Engr. Afolabi Oladele, called on investors to bridge the financing gap, fuel inclusive enterprises, and support entrepreneurs to create thriving businesses that could contribute to economic development.

“Let us transform our promise into progress, and our aspirations into tangible outcomes. Together, let us bridge the financing gap, fuel inclusive enterprises, and create a Nigeria where entrepreneurs can flourish and contribute meaningfully to our nation’s economic development,” he said.

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