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Ogun starts N6bn support programme for 3,855 women’s groups

Source: Punch Nigeria · 24 Sep 2026, 06:07 UTC
Ogun starts N6bn support programme for 3,855 women’s groups
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The Ogun State Government has begun distributing a N6bn fund to 3,855 women’s groups to help expand their businesses. The programme is being implemented with the Federal Government and the World Bank, according to Punch Nigeria.

The Ogun State Government has begun disbursing a N6bn fund to 3,855 women’s groups, according to Punch Nigeria. The funding is intended to help the groups expand their businesses. The programme is being carried out in partnership with the Federal Government and the World Bank.

The available information does not specify how much each group will receive, when the disbursement will be completed or which types of businesses are covered. It also does not provide details of the eligibility requirements, monitoring arrangements or the state government’s assessment of the programme’s expected economic impact.

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