UK Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Growth, Climate Action for Nigerian Women 

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano. 

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom (FCDO), has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the incomes and climate resilience of vulnerable individuals in Nigeria, while contributing to sustainable and inclusive economic growth for 3.79 million Nigerians, 50% of whom would be women by 2030. 

The FCDO’s Country Representative, Dr. Adiya Ode, disclosed this at the launch of the Electric Vehicles for Rural Agro-Cargo Transportation project, funded by Propcom+, in Kano yesterday.

She said the department has been working tirelessly in collaboration with Propcom+ across multiple sectors in Nigeria, citing the current initiative to transform how women participate in the transport and agricultural value chains in the north. 

“Today, we celebrate the next chapter. Through Propcom+, and with continued support from the UK government, we are proud to have co-financed this agro-cargo EV initiative. 

“Twenty electric vehicles, a solar-powered charging station, and a new logistics hub —these are not just assets. They are pathways to prosperity, climate resilience, and inclusive growth,” Adiya stated. 

Speaking at the event, President of Mata-Zalla Smart Agro Project, Hajiya Hauwa Ahmad, said, “This moment marks another bold step in our journey to transform how women participate in the transport and agricultural value chains in Northern Nigeria.

“What began as a small women-led cooperative determined to change our economic reality has today become a driving force for sustainable transportation, inclusive growth, and climate-smart innovation.”

She commended UK International Development, PROPCOM+ and the FCDO for their faith in the mission, generous support and partnership in making the project a reality.