Firms Unveil Match Fund to Boost Women-owned Businesses

Women entrepreneurs in Nigeria are set to benefit from improved access to productive business equipment following the launch of the Happy Woman Match Fund, a new financing initiative introduced by Happy Woman Solutions Limited in partnership with Mayden Microfinance Bank.

The programme is designed to bridge one of the biggest gaps confronting women-owned businesses—limited access to equipment needed to increase productivity, expand operations and improve profitability.

Speaking on the launch, the Chief Executive Officer of Happy Woman Solutions Limited, Mr. Kunle Erinle, described the initiative as another major step towards removing the financial barriers that prevent women entrepreneurs from scaling their businesses.

According to him, the organisation remains committed to creating practical solutions that empower women economically and promote sustainable entrepreneurship.

“Economic empowerment begins with creating access to opportunities that enable women to build sustainable businesses. Through the Happy Woman Match Fund, we are providing a practical pathway for women entrepreneurs to acquire the productive assets they need today while cultivating healthy financial habits that will strengthen their businesses for the future,” he said.

Erinle noted that beyond equipment financing, the programme is an investment in the resilience, innovation and economic potential of women entrepreneurs.

Founder and Managing Director of Mayden Microfinance Bank, Mrs. Foluke Alakija, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion through innovative funding solutions targeted at underserved entrepreneurs.

She said the partnership reflects the bank’s determination to expand access to capital for women-led enterprises and support initiatives capable of stimulating inclusive economic growth.