Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Intelligent Innovations Launch “Happy Woman Platform” to Drive Financial Freedom for 10 million Women

Mary Nnah

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with Intelligent Innovations, has officially 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 background or economic segment.
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.

A Platform for Every Woman

Through the Happy Woman Platform, women across Nigeria will be able to access:
Financing & Business Growth Tools: Loans and business funding to scale their ventures.
Capacity Development: Training, mentorship, and skill-building programs to enhance employability and entrepreneurship.
Health & Wellness Support: Partnerships that give women access to affordable health insurance and wellness programs.

Flagship Programs Underway

Empower Her Financial Literacy Training Program by Kudimata

This is a program to train and equip women on how to manage and grow money. You 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. Calls for applications are open now. Sign up here

The 1 million Women Economic Empowerment Program

This 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. Calls for applications are open now. Sign up here

The Happy Woman Founders Challenge

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. Calls for applications are open now. Sign up here

The Happy Woman Creator Program

Targeted at female digital creators, this program provides 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. Calls for applications are open now.

Driving Economic Transformation Through Women

Speaking on the official launch, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, 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.”

Also speaking, Mr. Kunle Erinle, Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Innovations, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration and its transformative potential:

“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.”

The Co-founder, Happy Woman, Mrs. Omowunmi Akingbohungbe also highlighted her about 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.”

Bridging Opportunity Gaps for Women Nationwide

The Happy Woman Platform will serve as a national connector, linking women to a broad network of partners across financial services, FMCG, insurance, and technology sectors. The platform aims to create millions of jobs, boost entrepreneurship, and drive inclusive GDP growth by enabling women to thrive across all segments of the economy.

The Happy Woman Platform is a digital ecosystem created to aggregate Nigerian women into a single channel of access for economic empowerment, financing, skills development, mentorship, and digital inclusion. It is powered by Intelligent Innovations, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. The platform’s ultimate vision is to empower 10 million women toward financial freedom and inclusive economic participation.

Join the Movement and Start your journey to becoming financially free.