About the cooperative
Women in agriculture should own more than the harvest.
Building businesses, not just harvests.
Our story
Revolutionizing agribusiness, by empowering the women in it.
WIAB brings together women farmers, agro-processors, rural traders and agribusiness professionals across six states of the South-West, through registered cooperative structures in our local government areas.
What we are working towards is sustainable wealth along the agricultural value chain: women with access to resources, to technical training and to modern technology, producing healthy food that nourishes our communities and building long-term financial independence of their own.
We pool our savings, share what we know, and reach markets none of us could reach alone. Our goal is financial independence and a better standard of living for our ever-growing membership, together with a sustained increase in food production.
What drives us
Mission, vision, and the values between them.
WIAB is about support, inputs and empowerment for women in agriculture. Women farmers play a vital role in Nigeria’s food system, yet many still face gaps in access to finance and agricultural inputs, and closing that gap is what this cooperative is for.
Our mission
To promote sustainable agriculture, improve food productivity, empower women, and strengthen communities.
Our vision
To revolutionize agribusiness by empowering women through access to resources, technical training, modern technology, and a strong ethical foundation; creating sustainable wealth along the agricultural value chain with healthy food production processes to nourish our communities and secure long-term financial independence.
Our values
Innovation, collaboration, inclusivity, and a strong ethical foundation. This is a cooperative women are asked to trust with their savings, their produce and their names, and it is built to deserve that.
Leadership
The women who lead us.
Where we work
Six chapters across the South-West.
Our members are organised into state chapters. Each one runs its own savings circles and training, connected to the wider cooperative.
The corner of Nigeria
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Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti
South-West Nigeria
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A registered, accountable cooperative.
Our legitimacy is a matter of public record.
- Legal name
- Women in Agric Business Farmers Cooperatives
- Structure
- A cooperative structure in each state and local government where our members work
- Registered with
- Lagos State Co-operative Services
Common questions
Good to know before you join.
Who can become a member?
Any woman engaged in farming, processing, or agribusiness in one of our chapters. If your state is not listed yet, you can still register your interest.
Is there a membership fee?
Membership involves joining your chapter's cooperative savings. An officer will explain the current contribution when they contact you.
Can I get a loan straight away?
No. To keep every member's savings safe, loan eligibility requires at least one year of registration and a record of savings contributions.
How do I get started?
Complete the short application form and an officer from your chapter will reach out to guide you through the next steps.