The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (ACCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that women entrepreneurs have equitable access to finance, market opportunities, and regulatory support.
The President of the Chamber, Dr Emeka Obegolu made the reaffirmation during the inauguration of the Joint Committee on Women’s Economic Empowerment organised by the ACCI in collaboration with key government agencies and development partners.
Dr Obegolu reiterated ACCI’s dedication to championing the women’s economic agenda while emphasizing the significance of the Chamber’s Vice Presidency for Women Affairs, established to provide strategic support for gender-inclusive business growth.
According to him, “The establishment of this Committee is not just a symbolic gesture; it is a structured platform dedicated to policy reforms, advocacy, and the creation of an enabling environment where women entrepreneurs can thrive,” he stated.
“The Chamber stands shoulder to shoulder with you and will provide unwavering support.” He also appealed to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for their full cooperation, acknowledging the presence of the Mandate Secretary, FCTA Women Affairs.
He expressed hope that more MDAs within the FCT would align with this vision to support not only ACCI women but women across Nigeria.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike,
represented by the Director of Planning, Economic Planning, Revenue Generation, and Public-Private Partnership Secretariat emphasized the strategic importance of the initiative in strengthening Nigeria’s economic landscape.
“This Joint Action Committee is not merely symbolic. It is a commitment to fostering synergy and driving actionable reforms that will create an enabling business environment for women entrepreneurs across the country. Our administration remains dedicated to advancing women’s economic empowerment and ensuring gender-responsive procurement in the FCT,” he said.
The FCTA Mandate Secretary for Women Affairs, Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, highlighted the Secretariat’s ongoing efforts in empowering women and the progress made so far.
She emphasized that this is the right time to take action and that the Committee serves as a crucial pathway to defining and addressing women’s needs to ensure their economic growth.
Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, further noted, “The future is not just about feminism; it is about connection. We need both genders to work together towards a holistic and locally implemented agenda. A collaborative approach is necessary to drive progress.”
Olusola Akintonde
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