THE AZIZA DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (TADF), EMPOWERS 300 WOMEN IN ABUJA WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING!

In a bid to promote financial inclusion and empower underserved communities, The Aziza Development Foundation (TADF), a non-governmental organization, conducted a comprehensive financial literacy outreach in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The initiative, held from February 19 to 27, 2025, took place in Godoji community (Kuje Area Council) and Kaida-Sabo community (Gwagwalada Area Council), reaching over 300 local women.

The outreach focused on equipping women, particularly female nano-entrepreneurs, with essential business and financial management skills. Participants were trained on topics such as savings, budgeting, micro-insurance, and record-keeping, enabling them to make informed financial decisions.

"At the local level, the financial inclusion gap between genders is a major setback, pushing women and girls further away from financial independence. This is why we are committed to providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve financial inclusion and independence," said Mr. Truben Oripeloye, Program Coordinator for TADF.

One of the trainers, Mr. Garba Abdullahi, emphasized the importance of financial literacy in rural communities, stating, "Having basic financial knowledge will boost their awareness and positively impact their businesses and livelihoods."

This outreach marked TADF’s first initiative in Abuja and the first for the year. The women of Godoji and Kaida-Sabo communities warmly welcomed the trainers, Mr. Garba Abdullahi and Ms. Faridah Oyinkansola Jamiu, showing great enthusiasm for the program. 

"You people (TADF) came to explain to us how to go about the local business, and we are doing business in the market. We also need support. We appreciate your coming to train us." said Saida Kabiru, one of the participants in her show of appreciation for the initiative.

With the success of this initiative, TADF hopes to expand its reach to more communities, ensuring that more women benefit from essential financial education.

Kudos to The Aziza Development Foundation and its dedicated team of volunteers for driving impactful change in Abuja’s local communities.