On the historic sidelines of #UNGA80, commemorating the anniversary of the Women’s Participation Charter, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Domena Africa, an agro-commodities and subsidiary of Moneda Invest Africa, has pledged further support to advance the Women Agro Value Expansion (WAVE) Programme under the ‘Farm to Feed’ initiative.
Launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, WAVE is the brainchild of the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. The initiative is designed to expand the earning capacity of women, who already account for over 70% of farming activities in Nigeria, by providing access to inputs, finance, and investments that transition them from smallholder farming to sustainable agribusiness enterprises.
As part of this broader commitment, Domena Feeds, Domena Africa’s poultry feed business, will be launched with a focus on driving productivity gains across the poultry value chain.
“This is a bold new chapter in our mission to empower Nigerian women through agriculture. By strengthening and investing in the agro-value chain, we are unlocking the potential of millions of women, fueling prosperity, and shaping a future where women are not just participants, but leaders in agribusiness,” the Minister said.
Ejike Egbuagu, Group CEO, Moneda Invest Africa, noted that the partnership reflects Moneda’s philosophy of combining impact with returns: “Moneda Invest Africa is pleased to support this bold initiative of the Nigerian government for women in agriculture. Domena Feeds is just the first step. It is possible to make excellent returns for investors and drive positive impact in Africa at the same time – so we encourage other Africans (in Africa and in the diaspora) to participate in this path with us. We do not need aid – we just need to boldly deploy our own capital and capacities over and over again.”
Through WAVE, the Ministry and Domena Africa will activate women-led distribution hubs, strengthen value-chain expansion, and catalyse inclusive economic transformation. The programme underscores Moneda’s drive to channel capital with context, combining smart financing with gender-responsive development.
As Nigeria works to diversify its economy beyond oil, agriculture stands as the nation’s most underutilised asset. WAVE represents a timely, strategic effort to unlock this potential, positioning women as central drivers of sustainable growth.
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