Kaduna, Nigeria — October 2026
Shecluded, a women-focused finance and capacity-building organisation, has supported women entrepreneurs in Northern Nigeria to strengthen their agricultural businesses through the NomaMata Program, with funding support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and SheWins, and community partnership from the Northern Women in Agriculture Business (NiWAB).
The program is designed to address one of the key barriers facing women in agriculture: access to the productive assets and resources required to grow sustainable businesses.
Through the program, selected women received grants to acquire agricultural land and invest in productive infrastructure, enabling them to expand production, create employment and strengthen their businesses.
Three months after receiving the support, early results show how access to productive assets can translate into tangible business growth.
Rejoice Isiaka, founder of Reselfarms in Kaduna, used her grant to acquire approximately 1,500 square metres of agricultural land in Igabi Local Government Area, where she is cultivating Bambara nuts. She has also engaged two women to support cultivation and land management.
For Hassana Musa Muhammad, founder of HassaNatty Integrated Farms, the grant has enabled her to establish the infrastructure for an integrated poultry and aquaculture business. She acquired land, fenced the property, installed a borehole and commenced construction of fish ponds and a battery cage. She reports a 70% increase in production of organic eggs and fresh and processed catfish, with her business currently supporting 12 people.
Grace Dickson, founder of Grace Root and Rear, acquired agricultural land in Kachia, Kaduna State, where she began cultivating groundnuts. She reports increased crop production and growth in average monthly revenue from approximately ₦90,000 to ₦120,000, while currently supporting four people through her business.
These outcomes demonstrate Shecluded’s approach to women’s economic empowerment: ensuring that access to finance translates into productive capacity and sustainable business growth.
“Women entrepreneurs often know exactly what they need to grow, but the resources required to make that growth possible remain out of reach. NomaMata shows what can happen when women have access to the right capital and productive assets. We are proud to work with IFC, SheWins and NiWAB to create opportunities for women to build stronger businesses and livelihoods,” said Ifeanyi Osondu, Program Manager, Shecluded.
The experience of the NomaMata beneficiaries reinforces the importance of moving beyond financial access alone. For an agricultural entrepreneur, access to land can mean increased production. For another woman, the critical asset may be equipment, infrastructure, inventory or working capital.
By connecting women to finance and the resources needed to deploy it productively, Shecluded aims to help more women start, strengthen, expand and scale their businesses.
The NomaMata program is part of Shecluded’s broader commitment to advancing women’s economic participation and supporting women-owned businesses across Nigeria.
About Shecluded
Shecluded is a female-focused finance and capacity-building company committed to unlocking economic prosperity for African women entrepreneurs. Since its establishment in 2019, Shecluded has supported women through access to finance, business education, financial literacy, capacity building and community.
Through partnerships with financial institutions, development organisations and other stakeholders, Shecluded continues to create pathways for women entrepreneurs to access the resources they need to build sustainable and growing businesses.
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