Small businesses are not small — they are the economy.
Six in every ten working-capital packages are ring-fenced for women traders.
Markets across Sokoto carry the daily economy of the state on their shoulders. This programme strengthens the traders, artisans and small enterprises who keep them running.
We provide working capital support, business formalisation help and market infrastructure improvements so enterprises can grow beyond the stall they started in.
Targeted financial support to help traders restock and stabilise cash flow.
Assistance with registration, record keeping and access to formal finance.
Improvements to stalls, storage, lighting and sanitation in priority markets.
A dedicated support window for market women, with 60% of working capital packages ring-fenced for women traders and women-led cooperatives.
Women's quota: 60% for market women — Six in every ten working-capital packages are ring-fenced for women traders.
Complete membership registration with your business details.
A short assessment of your trade and growth needs.
Receive the support tier matched to your enterprise.
Quarterly review to track progress and unlock further support.
Market women hold Sokoto's daily trade together. Backing them keeps money circulating locally, protects jobs and lifts thousands of households at once.
* Participation is subject to eligibility, available resources and programme guidelines.