Women Affairs Ministry unveils platform to empower 10m women
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with Intelligent Innovations, has launched the Happy Woman Platform, a groundbreaking national initiative designed to empower 10 million Nigerian women to achieve financial independence and sustainable growth, regardless of their backgrounds or economic segments.
The Happy Woman Platform serves as a central digital ecosystem that aggregates opportunities for Nigerian women — from micro and small business owners to young professionals and creatives — giving them access to financing, skills development, digital tools, mentorship, and community support.
Through the Happy Woman Platform, according to the Ministry, women across Nigeria will be able to access:- Financing and Business Growth Tools: Loans and business funding to scale their ventures; Capacity Development: Training, mentorship, and skill-building programs to enhance employability and entrepreneurship.
They will also access health and Wellness Support: Partnerships that give women access to affordable health insurance and wellness programs.
The programme is divided into four sub-divisions which include, Empower Her Financial Literacy Training Programme by Kudimata, The One million Women Economic Empowerment Programme; the Happy Woman Founders Challenge; and The Happy Woman Creator Programme.
Empower Her Financial Literacy Training Programme by Kudimata is a programme to train and equip women on how to manage and grow money. They will have the basic understanding of how money can be better used as leverage for business growth. This training is a mandatory entry point for anyone looking for financing opportunities on the Happy Woman App.
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The One Million Women Economic Empowerment Programme initiative connects female business owners to low-interest financing, equipment loans and inventory support through partner financial institutions — helping them grow, scale, and build resilience.
The Happy Woman Founders Challenge: is also a nationwide search to identify and showcase innovative business ideas from women entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The Challenge will bridge the access-to-funding gap by connecting participants with grants, loans, and investor opportunities to expand their businesses. The goal is to identify and empower for 1,000 women business.
The Happy Woman Creator Program is targeted at female digital creators, providing training, mentorship, and content creation gadgets to help women start and grow their YouTube or social media-based businesses — enabling them to monetize creativity and participate in the digital economy. We are looking to empower 10k women. The Ministry said applications are open for the programmes.
Speaking on the official launch, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, highlighted how the Happy Woman Platform is a revolutionary platform for Nigerian Women.
“It’s Woman’O’clock in Nigeria! The Happy Woman Platform represents a new dawn for Nigerian women — a future where access to opportunities, funding, and digital empowerment are no longer limited by background or circumstance.
“This visionary initiative aligns directly with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to promote inclusive economic empowerment and ensure no woman is left behind in the nation’s economic transformation.
“Through this platform, we are ensuring that millions of women have the tools and resources they need to thrive, create wealth, and uplift their families and communities”, she said.
Also speaking, Kunle Erinle, Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Innovations, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration and its transformative potential.
He said, “Our goal with the Happy Woman Platform is to connect 10 million Nigerian women to financial freedom. By leveraging technology, data, and partnerships, we are breaking barriers and creating a single gateway where women can access everything they need — from funding and training to visibility and community. Together, we are building a future powered by empowered women.”
Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, Co-founder, Happy Woman, also highlighted her excitement about the launch.
“I am truly delighted to see the Happy Woman vision come to life after a journey of over three years. This platform represents a new era for Nigerian women—an avenue to access timely information, funding, and empowerment opportunities that can transform lives.
“I encourage every woman to sign up and be part of this movement. Together, we can strengthen our impact as vital contributors to Nigeria’s economic growth”, she noted.
