Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Build, Scale, and Lead

WenA is a leading platform supporting women entrepreneurs and female-led businesses in Nigeria and across Africa with the tools, access, and ecosystem needed to grow sustainable businesses.

Women Enterprise Alliance Support Initiative

Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA) is a Nigerian registered Non-Governmental Organization founded by Her Excellency, Aisha Babangida, a humanitarian and visionary leader committed to fostering sustainable entrepreneurship development. Her Excellency remains an advocate for women’s empowerment, working to increase women’s rights and provide them with the support and resources they need to become world-class entrepreneurs.

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Our Foundation

Supporting Women. Building Businesses. Strengthening Economies.

ABOUT US

Why WenA Exists

Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Nigeria. Whose mission is to develop world-class and diverse entrepreneurs who can meet the demands of an ever-changing marketplace in Nigeria. In collaboration with our partners, we design programs to foster job creation and enterprise development in accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

our mandate

Mentoring & Coaching

WenA's mentoring program offers consistent and field-tested mentorship with qualified mentors. The organization is poised to support entrepreneurs by navigating challenges and successfully growing their business.

Capacity Building

Through blended learning, the organization offers a comprehensive combination of elements to provide entrepreneurs with the essential tools for success.

Business Development Support Services

As an accredited Business Development Services (BDS) provider, WenA offers a range of services tailored to the development of the Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME).

Advocacy

WenA remains committed to the promotion of gender-inclusive economic development, mental health in business, and to cultivate an ecosystem for SMEs. WenA is an advocate for local new and established businesses by providing the tools they need to be successful.

Access to Market

WenA creates market opportunities for entrepreneurs by fostering a marketplace community. Through online and event-based networking, the organization facilitates conversations and connections.

Access to Finance

WenA facilitates access to finance for qualified businesses with our financial institution as well as potential investors.

Who We Are

Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA) is a platform supporting women entrepreneurs and female-led SMEs through access, training, community, and growth opportunities.

We bridge the gap between ambition and access, ensuring women are equipped to build sustainable and scalable businesses.

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PROGRAMS

WHAT WE DO

Business Training and Development

Access to Opportunities

Community and Support

Visibility and Positioning

How We Support Women Entrepreneurs

4500+

SMEs Supported

100+

New Jobs Created

3700+

Capacity Building

350+

Expert Support

560+

Access to Market

600+

Agriculture

65+

Access to Finance

30+

Advocacy

4,500+ Women-led businesses supported Presence across all 36 states in Nigeria Multi-sector impact across agriculture, technology, and creative industries

Testimonials

Dr. Dahiru Sani

Rector, Kaduna Business School

“There are very few NGOs who are committed to the development of women and have developed programs that are relevant to an entrepreneur’s journey, WenA is one of such”

WENA Voices

Hear from Our Partners

★★★★★

“Her Excellency Aisha Babangida and the entire WenA Initiative team for curating such a transformative program. My amazing coaches from Team Emerald, Coach Florence Onwumere and Coach Samuel Samson Etuk, M.sc , thank you for pouring into me, stretching me, and helping me lead with purpose.”

Rukayat Yusuf

★★★★★

“This journey is about more than scaling businesses, it’s about building resilience, i’m proudly a wenaprenuer a proud WMB member”

Ijeoma Julia Nworah

★★★★★

“We graduated over 100 entrepreneurs from the WenA Scale Program 2025 and 24 of them courageously pitched their businesses to a panel of judges and potential investors. It was such a memorable and inspiring event!”

Florence Onwumere

★★★★★

“Her Excellency Aisha Babangida and the entire WenA Initiative team for curating such a transformative program. My amazing coaches from Team Emerald, Coach Florence Onwumere and Coach Samuel Samson Etuk, M.sc , thank you for pouring into me, stretching me, and helping me lead with purpose.”

Rukayat Yusuf

★★★★★

“This journey is about more than scaling businesses, it’s about building resilience, i’m proudly a wenaprenuer a proud WMB member”

Ijeoma Julia Nworah

★★★★★

“We graduated over 100 entrepreneurs from the WenA Scale Program 2025 and 24 of them courageously pitched their businesses to a panel of judges and potential investors. It was such a memorable and inspiring event!”

Florence Onwumere