The Canadian government, through its international relations and global affairs body are collaborating with Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) and the Bauchi state government to support 294 small-scale businesses and establish 590 saving groups across seven LGAs in the state.
MEDA’s main project was called Women’s Empowerment and Youth Entrepreneurship or WAY. This was a five-year program funded with $15 million from the Canadian government and $1.1 million from MEDA and the Bauchi state government.
The project, aspiring to enhance business performance and the overall environment for women and youth-led businesses, ran for seven years officially concluding in December 2023.
Lydia John Shehu, director general of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), praised MEDA as “the best development partner that has…
