About ANWBN
In a country where women were still actively side-lined, this coalition was birthed solely to improve the economic status of women which would ultimately improve their families and the country’s economy consequently.
WORK TOGETHER, WALK FAR
Encouraging and improving sustainable entrepreneurial development among women.
The ANWBN History
52 organizations with a common goal of encouraging and improving sustainable entrepreneurial development among Nigerian Women.
ANWBN is a Coalition of originally 18 Pioneer Primary Organizations, established in February 2013 under the auspices of the Centre For International Private Enterprise (CIPE). In July 2019, following the ANWBN Membership Sensitization Initiative, supported by CIPE, 28 new Women Business Organizations registered to become bonafide members. Presently the total membership is 52 organizations with a common goal of encouraging and improving sustainable entrepreneurial development among Nigerian Women through research, advocacy and policy reform initiatives.
Our Vision
A vibrant and premier coalition of professional and business women membership organizations in Nigeria, dedicated to promoting policy reforms that ensure sustainable economic development.
Our Mission
To improve the capacity of members and encourage sustainable entrepreneurship development among women through advocacy in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
Notable Achievements
ANWBN has in its capacity, and with the support of CIPE carried out numerous capacity building projects in line with its mission:
- Training seminars.
- Access to credit report.
- Women National Business Agenda
- Unifying women
- Advocacy
Strategy
ANWBN is poised to accomplish its mission through credible representation of the views of its members to the three tiers of government in Nigeria and other stakeholders through advocacy and engagement in programs that convey this message, for example, TV interviews. The coalition is dedicated to the economic and socio-political development of Nigeria by equipping women to contribute positively to the society. ANWBN is also open to the idea of the intake of more members, admitting women-owned corporations and corporate members to its fold.
Social Objective
ANWBN exists to enhance the economic status of women so as to ensure peaceful co-habitation, credible job creation and adequate infrastructural provision across the nation. Some of its other objectives are:
- Enhance democracy and good governance amongst its 70 member organizations.
- Strengthen the capacity of the individual membership to achieve entrepreneurship development.
- Be the driving force and provide solutions for women business development in Nigeria.
- Develop business and economic policy documents for submissions to, and discussions with, government agencies of Nigeria.
- Be a unifying voice to advocate effectively for professional and business women.
- Foster partnerships and alliances with business associations and the Nigerian government in relevant economic and socio-political matters.
Women's National Business Agenda
The Women Business Agenda is a critical tool we developed for the business community to attract investment, stimulate company activity, and economic growth for women.
Grey Areas
ANWBN is a not-for-profit coalition that relies on partnerships, donations and sponsorships. This puts the organization at great risk without partners as inadequate funds and means of securing more funds to run its projects still remain huge threats and impediments to its growth. This is constantly addressed by leveraging on the relationships that have been created over the years to make things happen and also ensuring there is proper ideation and planning before venturing into a project.
There is also the need to continuously drive the message of unity and removal of bickering amongst members who come from different parts of the country with diverse experiences. This is usually addressed with proper and routine education of all members.
ANWBN COALITION DIRECTORY
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Welcome Address By The National Coordinator: Angela Ajala
(1 ) Dear Distinguished, Great , Nigerian Women, I am very delighted to welcome you
Forum: Empowering Women and Youths to Spur Africa’s Transformation Agenda
National Co-ordinator Association of Nigeria Women Business Network (ANWBN) talking during the panel session on
Policy Dialogue: Communique Issued At The End Of A One Day Policy Dialogue On The National Women Business Agenda Held In Abuja On The 25th Of March 2021
The Association of Nigerian Women Business Network (ANWBN) with support from the Centre for International
ANWBN is a coalition of 74 Women Business Associations across West Africa countries. The network is focus on total Women Empowerment, building leadership skills, access to credit, patronage of made in Nigerian goods as well as creating a gender friendly environment for women.
Address
- HEAD OFFICE: 11B, Rev. Ogunbiyi Street, Ikeja G.R.A, Lagos, Nigeria.
- info@anwbn.org.ng, anwbnetwork@gmail.com
- (234) 1 2951659, 08063986119, 08129265244
