Female entrepreneurs form coalition to advance women’s economic empowerment

Nigeria has one of the highest numbers of female entrepreneurs in the world, yet women-owned businesses do not secure procurement contracts, suggesting systematic gender disparities in the procurement systems of both government and private sector organisations. To address the gender disparity in accessing economic opportunities in Nigeria, women CEOs and relevant stakeholders have formed a coalition to advance women’s economic empowerment. The coalition is focused on making life better for women and girls by pushing for improved implementation of economic policies that will enhance women’s access to public and private procurement as well as income generating opportunities. The consensus on