From Farming Without Records to Growing with Confidence: Esther’s Journey
Before joining the Empower Her Ability Project, Esther was already running her grain farming business. However, she did not have a proper system for keeping records or tracking her finances. She cultivated, harvested, and sold her produce without being able to clearly determine whether her business was making a profit or loss. As a woman […]
From Hard Work to Intentional Growth: Hosea’s Journey
Before joining the Empower Her Ability Project, Hosea was already a multi-skilled entrepreneur, sewing clothes, making bags, and producing soaps and creams. However, she operated without a clear business structure or consistent system for tracking her finances. As a woman with hearing disability, Hosea also faced financial constraints, communication barriers, and limited access to essential […]
Strengthening Her Business, Finding Her Voice: Joy’s Journey
Before joining the Empower Her Ability Project, Joy was already running her poultry and grain business. However, she struggled with proper record keeping and sales tracking. Without clear records, it was difficult for her to monitor her business performance or make informed decisions for growth. As a woman with visual impairment, Joy also faced accessibility […]
From Struggling to Surviving to Building with Intention: Janet’s Journey
Before joining the Empower Her Ability Project, Janet’s grain and foodstuff business was close to collapse. She was buying and selling without proper records, spending business income without structure, and borrowing money without being able to clearly track how it was being used. Through the Empower Her Ability Project, Janet received entrepreneurship training, mentorship, volunteer […]
There Is Ability in Her Disability: Justina’s Journey
Before joining the Empower Her Ability Project, Justina had recently transitioned from poultry farming to selling grains and foodstuff after facing challenges in her previous business. Determined to keep moving forward, she was learning how to structure and grow her new venture. As a woman with low vision, Justina also faced transportation barriers, limited access […]
From Business Uncertainty to New Opportunities: Naomi’s Journey
Before joining the Empower Her Ability Project, Naomi was running her wig business informally, without clear business systems or a structured approach to managing her finances. Although she was actively buying and selling wigs, the lack of proper record keeping and a clear growth strategy left her uncertain about the future of her business and, […]
From Offline Sales to Digital Growth: Queen’s Business Transformation
Before joining the Empower Her Ability project, Queen was already running a business selling bags and shoes. However, she did not have a consistent system for tracking daily sales, and her limited social media presence meant that most of her transactions happened offline. This restricted her visibility and limited her ability to reach new customers. […]
From Home-Based Selling to a Visible Enterprise: Martha’s Journey
Before joining the Empower Her Ability Project, Martha ran her food business from home, which limited her visibility, customer reach, and opportunities to increase her income. She also faced challenges with record keeping and managing her business finances. Through the Empower Her Ability Project, Martha received entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and a ₦100,000 grant. She developed […]
From Money Management Challenges to Business Confidence: Rashidat’s Empower Her Ability Journey
Before joining the Empower Her Ability Project, Rashidat faced a major challenge in her charcoal and firewood business: managing money. She struggled to separate business income from personal expenses and lacked proper record-keeping systems. Through entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and financial support, Rashidat developed better money-management skills, learned to keep business records, and became more organized […]
From Outsourcing Work to Sewing with Confidence
Before joining Empower Her Ability, Ladi Gimba’s fashion business faced a major limitation: she did not own a sewing machine. This meant outsourcing customer orders, paying additional transportation costs, and reducing her profit margins significantly. Although she was active in fashion design, these operational challenges made it difficult to grow the business sustainably. Through Empower […]
