Women farmers across Northern Nigeria now have an opportunity to strengthen their agricultural businesses through the Shecluded NomaMata Program.
This initiative is designed to equip women with practical skills, financial support, and market access needed to build sustainable and profitable agribusiness ventures.
Launched under the theme “Empower Her Farm, Empower the North,” the programme focuses on helping women move from small-scale farming into structured, income-generating enterprises.
About the Shecluded NomaMata Program
The NomaMata programme is structured to address the real challenges women face in agriculture by combining training, funding access, and growth opportunities.
- Practical farming and agribusiness training
- Access to capital and savings support systems
- Market linkages to improve sales and profitability
- Opportunity to compete for farmland acquisition grants
What Selected Participants Will Gain
Participants will receive more than just training—they will gain tools and opportunities that can directly impact their income and long-term business growth.
- Hands-on agricultural and business training
- Financial empowerment and funding access
- Improved access to markets and customers
- Chance to win grants for farmland expansion
Note: Five outstanding participants will receive grant support specifically to acquire farmland.
SEE ALSO: Federal Government Launches Happy Women Empowerment Programme
Who Can Apply
The programme is targeted at women who are already involved in agriculture and are ready to take their work to the next level.
- Women aged 18 to 50 years
- Residents of Northern Nigeria
- Actively engaged in farming or agribusiness
- Willing to fully commit to the programme
Why This Opportunity Matters
Many women in Northern Nigeria face challenges such as limited access to finance, markets, and land ownership. This programme directly addresses those gaps, making it easier for women to scale their farming activities and improve their livelihoods. The programme is thereby launched to:
- Supports income growth and financial independence
- Promotes food security and rural development
- Encourages women’s participation in the agricultural value chain
- Builds long-term sustainability in local economies
Application Deadline
Spaces are limited, and early application increases your chances of being selected.
Deadline: Not explicitly stated (apply as soon as possible)
SEE ALSO:
- Lagos Broiler Project Loan Programme 2026 | Up to N5 Million
- FarmFixers Young Women Empowerment Programme 2026 (Free Farmland, Funding & Farming Tools)
How to Apply for Shecluded NomaMata Program 2026
Interested and eligible applicants should complete the Shecluded NomaMata Program 2026 official application form via doc.google.com carefully to ensure all details are correctly submitted.
Opportunities that combine training, funding, and land support are rare—especially in agriculture. For women ready to grow beyond subsistence farming, this programme offers a practical path to real expansion.
The difference between staying small and scaling up might come down to taking this step.
You can also check out more opportunities you are eligible to apply for on the Federal Government Initiative Category, Latest Grant Collection Category, and Job and Career Opportunity Desk.
