Oxygen X Finance Company, in partnership with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative, has launched a backyard poultry farming programme for women in Agege, Lagos, providing business kits and financial training to promote sustainable income and economic empowerment.
The initiative is designed to give women in underserved communities the tools to start and grow small-scale poultry businesses from their homes. Rather than focusing only on access to loans, the programme combines practical agricultural support with financial education, creating a more structured path to income generation and stability.
At the centre of the programme is a “business-in-a-box” poultry kit distributed to beneficiaries. Each kit includes poultry cages, point-of-lay chicks, feeders, and basic medical supplies such as antibiotics and multivitamins. This setup allows participants to begin operations immediately, removing the usual startup barriers many small-scale farmers face.
Beyond the physical assets, the programme places strong emphasis on financial literacy and responsible credit use. Participants are trained on how to manage funds, reinvest profits, and gradually expand their poultry operations into sustainable ventures.
Speaking on the initiative, Brand Manager and Acting Head of Marketing at Oxygen X, Emmanuella Awogu, said: “We believe financial inclusion goes beyond access to credit. By combining business tools with financial education, we are enabling women to build sustainable livelihoods and strengthen their communities.”
The Lagos Food Bank Initiative is playing a key role in ensuring that the programme delivers measurable and lasting impact. Through its involvement, beneficiaries are monitored and supported over time, helping to ensure that the businesses remain viable beyond the initial launch phase.
Oxygen X also emphasised that the programme aligns with its broader approach to lending and economic development. “Our approach blends financial innovation with sustainability, ensuring that every loan supports long-term progress for customers, communities, and the economy,” the company said in a statement.
The company added that its goal is to expand the traditional role of digital lending by connecting financial services directly to real economic activities. “Oxygen X is built to redefine lending across the Access ecosystem by delivering financial solutions designed to help individuals and businesses thrive.”
By focusing on women in Agege and equipping them with both tools and knowledge, the programme is creating a model where access to finance is directly linked to productivity and income growth.
