The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs together in collaboration with Intelligent Innovations, has launched the Happy Woman Platform, a iconic digital ecosystem with the aim of giving the 10 million Nigerian women to access financial assistance, training mentoring, technology for digital inclusion.
The initiative was announced in Lagos, The initiative is designed to create opportunities for women in Nigeria by connecting professionals, micro-entrepreneurs, and creatives to resources that promote financial independence and sustainable growth.
A Digital Platform for Women’s Economic Empowerment
According to the organisers according to the organisers, the Happy Woman Platform provides an complete set of options for women to be empowered that include:
- Access to tools for growth and finance including grants, loans and financial support for female-led companies.
- Mentorship and capacity development Training programs that focus on employability, entrepreneurship and leadership.
- Well-being and Health alliances Affordable health and fitness packages available to those who participate.
The platform is also an online platform for women across the country to study the art of financial management as well as acquire digital expertise and gain access to entrepreneurial opportunities.
Flagship Initiatives Under the Platform
Numerous targeted programmes are being implemented to assist Nigerian women excel in a variety of areas:
- Enhance her Financial Literacy Education (by Kudimata): Teach women how to manage their finances, save and strategies for growing their money.
- One million Women’s Economic Empowerment Program: Provides low-interest loans, equipment financing as well as business assistance for female entrepreneurs across the country.
- Happy Woman founders Challenge: A national competition that funds 1,000 women-led, innovative startups.
- Happier Woman Creator Program Helps 10000 female creators through assistance, equipment and monetisation education for the creation of online content.
Minister: “It’s Woman’O’clock in Nigeria”
At the time of the launch, Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim said the event was as an crucial moment in women’s economic empowerment within Nigeria.
“It’s Woman’O’clock in Nigeria! “The Happy Woman Platform represents a new era on the horizon for Nigerian women – an era where opportunities, financing and empowerment through digital technology is no longer a matter of circumstances or background,” she said.
The initiative coincides to president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on women’s involvement in national economic change.
Technology Meets Empowerment
Mr. Kunle Erinle the Chief Executive Officer for Intelligent Innovations, highlighted the platform’s function as a technological-driven platform that connects women to financial resources, mentorship and also to increase visibility.
“Our aim is to connect the 10 million Nigerian women with opportunities to change their lives. Through the use of technology as well as data and partnerships we’re establishing one single point that women can use to get financial assistance, training as well as community support,” Erinle explained.
The platform is built upon an foundation based on data which ensures that each registered woman is connected to appropriate financial and banking products according to her stage of business and career plan.
A New Era of Female Inclusion
Mrs. Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, Co-founder of the Happy Woman Platform, expressed happiness over the success of the launch after years of planning and research.
“This platform is a brand new age of opportunity for Nigerian women – one that gives access to mentoring, funding and empowerment options which can transform lives. I urge every woman to sign-up and be part of this change,” she said.
National Impact and Economic Growth
The Happy Woman Platform is expected to generate many thousands of job opportunities as well as enhance entrepreneurs and significantly contribute towards the GDP of Nigeria by empowering women to innovate and business.
It will connect participants with the partners in technology, finance as well as insurance and consumer products which will allow participants to take advantage of a range of opportunities to grow within the economy of the country.
Organisers believe that by helping women with sustainable living conditions, Nigeria can unlock an untapped resource of leadership, creativity and productivity that can drive an inclusive development.
How to Join the Happy Woman Platform
Women from all over Nigeria are now able to sign up on the official Happy Woman portal to start their journey towards the financial independence they deserve..
The platform is accessible to:
- Business owners and entrepreneurs.
- Digital creators and freelancers.
- Professionals and students seeking education or mentorship.
- Cooperatives and women-led startups.
Conclusion
The Happy Woman Platform is a bold step towards closing the gender gap in the access to financial technologies, financial, and other opportunities.
By combining government leadership with private sector innovation The collaboration of government and private sector innovation, the partnership between Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Intelligent Innovations positions Nigerian women in an eminent position in a modern digital economy that is driven by innovation, skills and financial freedom.
Women are urged to join, connect with mentors and benefit from this landmark platform that promises to transform the way we think about the empowerment of women in Nigeria.