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The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has trained women entrepreneurs in core business management skills as part of efforts to build sustainable enterprises and support job creation across Nigeria.
The training programme, organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Women Entrepreneurs (NAWE), followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between both organisations. The partnership is aimed at empowering women and youths through structured entrepreneurship development initiatives.
Speaking during the programme, Deputy Director in the Small Scale Enterprises Department of the NDE, Chikodi Ike, said the initiative was designed to equip participants with practical knowledge required to start, manage and scale successful businesses.
According to her, the training focused on real-world business challenges, ensuring that participants gained actionable insights rather than theoretical knowledge. She urged the women to apply what they had learnt, stressing that implementation remains critical to achieving growth and sustainability.
Ike also commended the participants for their level of engagement, noting that their willingness to share personal business experiences added depth to the sessions and enhanced peer learning.
She reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to entrepreneurship development, adding that the NDE remains accessible to Nigerians through its offices nationwide as well as its online platform, where individuals can register for free vocational and business training programmes.
On her part, the Director of the NAWE FCT Chapter, Margaret Atsevah, described the programme as impactful, noting that it helped participants identify common mistakes in their business operations while offering practical solutions.
She added that beneficiaries of the training have also been prepared as master trainers, with the responsibility of passing on the knowledge to other women and youths within their communities, thereby expanding the programme’s reach.
Participants also shared how the training influenced their perspectives. One attendee, Ebele Ukatu, said she discovered gaps in her financial management practices, particularly the mixing of personal and business funds, and plans to restructure her operations accordingly.
Another participant, Msurshima Kighir, said the initiative inspired her transition into self-employment after retirement, with plans to build a business capable of creating jobs.
The initiative is expected to strengthen small businesses, deepen women-led enterprise participation, and contribute to Nigeria’s broader push for inclusive economic growth.
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