The Federal Government has officially launched the 10,000 Women in Mobility programme through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP).
The scheme is designed to empower 10,000 women across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by granting them access to vehicles, tricycles (popularly known as Keke), and motorcycles. It aims to empower more women to participate in transportation, logistics, delivery services, and other mobility-related ventures, thereby enhancing their economic participation and financial independence.
At the launch, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women’s Affairs, emphasized the importance of creating economic opportunities for women to enhance their creditworthiness and financial success. She disclosed that the Abuja pilot phase saw mobility assets handed over to 1,000 women, noting that the programme will be expanded nationwide to reach 10,000 beneficiaries.
She applauded the CREDICORP Managing Director, Engr. Uzoma Nwagba, for his commitment to driving inclusive access to consumer credit and for championing initiatives that translate policy into tangible economic opportunities for women. According to her, the programme reflects the Federal Government’s resolve to remove structural barriers that limit women’s participation in key sectors of the economy.
The minister further noted that by enabling women to own and operate mobility assets, the initiative not only creates sustainable livelihoods but also helps build credible financial histories that can unlock future access to credit. “Empowering women economically has a multiplier effect on families and communities, contributing to broader national development,” she stated.
“Because women are over 50 per cent of the population of this country, and they participate across sectors, so we would like to strengthen their participation so that it translates into value, not just for them and their families, but for the country at large”, she further added.
Earlier, MD of CREDICORP, Engr. Uzoma Nwagba described the programme as a practical step towards expanding financial inclusion and deepening Nigeria’s consumer credit ecosystem. He explained that CREDICORP is working with key partners to integrate financing, asset supply, training, and business support, ensuring that beneficiaries go beyond accessing credit to achieving success in their mobility businesses.
In their separate goodwill messages, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Oluwemimo Osanipin, as well as the National President, National Council for Women Society (NCWS), Princess Edna Azura, commended the Federal Government and CREDICORP for the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that would expand women’s participation in the mobility and transport sector.
They noted that the programme aligns with national efforts to promote decent work, industrial growth, and gender inclusion, while urging beneficiaries to utilise the opportunity responsibly to build sustainable livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to economic development.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke to reporters, including Jemila Abdulkadir, Christiana Michael, Maryam Adamu, Sakinat Lawan, and Maryam Abawu, expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and CREDICORP for the opportunity, describing the programme as life-changing and timely.
They said the initiative would enable them to become financially independent, support their families, and contribute meaningfully to the economy, while pledging to make judicious use of the mobility assets and comply fully with the repayment terms.
