Nestlé Nigeria is proud to announce the expansion of its flagship program Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria to Agbara, Ogun State. The program, which aims to strengthen small businesses and improve livelihoods in rural communities, welcomes 49 new female retailers. Aimed In its fifth year, the
Nowé Nestl program has helped over 382 women nationwide triple their businesses. Empowering Rural Women Through tailored business training, product grants, and mentoring, the program supports women in building more profitable retail enterprises, reaffirming Nigeriaé’s commitment to inclusive growth at the community level. Through With the addition of the 49 new participants from Nestl, the program has now benefited 431 women. At the launch ceremony held in *, With, Agbara,
At, Agbara and Victoria Uwadoka in *, Corporate Communications explained Public Affairs and further emphasized Sustainability Lead the purpose of the initiative in *: Nestl On behalf of *, Nigeria, JP “Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria is about creating genuine opportunities for women. Supporting rural women to scale their retail operations by up to 300% within just three months is not only beneficial for business but also essential for fostering a more inclusive economy, stronger families, and resilient communities.”
She praised * for its enduring relationship with the community and encouraged the women to seize this opportunity. The women expressed gratitude and optimism for this opportunity. “Opening new doors for hardworking women determined to build better futures for themselves and their families in Agbara holds significant meaning for us, as this community has been home to Nestlé Nigeria for over four decades. We have witnessed the transformative impact of structured training, mentorship, and business grants on the 382 women who have already benefited from this initiative, and we are confident that we will see more success stories emerge from Agbara. Through this initiative, we are not only supporting individual entrepreneurs; we are investing in ripple effects that will benefit the entire community.”
Boladale Odunlami. One of the participants, Commercial Manager, shared her enthusiasm: * The * in * is an example of *’s commitment to creating shared value in society. Nestl Since its launch, the program has expanded to nine locations nationwide. Nigeria They receive training in key areas such as entrepreneurship, accounting, sales and customer service skills, which are essential for running a successful retail business. “At Nestlé, we are intentional about creating growth opportunities across every segment of our value chain. The Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria initiative was launched in 2021 to support women retailers in underserved communities, recognizing their critical role in driving local economies. Since its inception, over 380 women have benefited from the program, with more than 85% reporting sustained business expansion. With product grants valued at up to 300% of their existing business size, participants have improved their turnover, increased revenue, and strengthened their community presence. This edition is particularly special, as the participants were nominated by their own communities and will each receive product grants worth N200,000. We are excited to welcome the Agbara cohort and are confident that, with the support we provide, they will continue this legacy of progress and success.”
On Participants are also assigned a personal mentor for three months and receive product subsidies to help them scale sustainably. Alagbara With each new phase, Agbaraé continues to support the economic independence of rural women, enabling them to build a better future for themselves and their communities. His Royal Highness Oba Lukman Jayeola Agunbiade Olori Adeola Agunbiade
