The Women and Young Farmers Agripreneurs Regional Conference (WAYFARC) in Jigawa came to an inspiring close on November 20, 2024. The two-day conference, held at the heart of the North West region, brought together stakeholders, policymakers, and agribusiness enthusiasts to spotlight inclusive and sustainable agricultural practices.

Key Highlights:
Government Support for Agribusinesses:
In a significant development, the Jigawa State Government, through Invest Jigawa, pledged support to key agribusiness ventures. This includes providing access to arable land for women and youth-led agripreneurs, a critical resource for scaling operations and driving growth.

Empowering Women and Youth:
The conference reinforced the importance of inclusivity, with powerful sessions on breaking barriers in agribusiness and strategies to empower women and youth across the value chain.

Vibrant Networking and Opportunities:
WAYFARC Jigawa served as a platform for meaningful connections and showcased innovative solutions transforming the agricultural landscape in jigawa with support from the state government through JIngawaInvest DG Hajia Furera.

Exciting Opportunities Ahead:
We are thrilled to announce a new opportunity for women agripreneurs through the AMI x NABG Value4Her Business Growth Initiative. This initiative offers resources and training to propel women-led agribusinesses to greater heights.

👉 Read more about this opportunity here.

For more on how Invest Jigawa is supporting agribusinesses in the region, visit their website: www.investjigawa.gov.ng.

Up Next: Adamawa!
While WAYFARC Jigawa has concluded, the journey continues. We’re heading to Adamawa state  for the North-East edition. while we look forward to more engagement from the  Agribusiness stakeholders in the region, brace yourselves for transformative conversations and new opportunities.

Stay tuned for more updates! 🌾