Transforming public procurement to unlock opportunities for women-led businesses in Kano and Rivers States.
Scaling Women's Economic Empowerment Through Affirmative Procurement Reform Training
Empowering Women
Reforming Procurement
Building Economies
Program brief
The Scaling Women's Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement Reform (SWEEAP) Training Programme is implemented by DO Take Action in collaboration with the Chevening Alumni Association of Nigeria, with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) through the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF).
Learn more ▼Our Mission
Equip women-led businesses to win in public and private procurement spaces through training, mentorship, and policy reform.
Core Purpose
Transforming public procurement to unlock opportunities for women-led businesses in Kano and Rivers.
The Challenge
The Inequality in Procurement
These numbers highlight the opportunity – and the urgency. Women own businesses. But they aren’t winning public contracts. SWEEAP is here to change that.
18
40%
of Nigerian MSMEs are women-owned
22
5%
of public contracts go to WOLBs
64
₦9.2B
in procurement budgets (2024-25, Kano & Rivers)
125
0
gender-responsive procurement laws in place
How SWEEAP Works
Capacity Building
600 women trained in procurement, finance, digital skills & exports across 4 cohorts.
Mentorship
100 mentorship pairs linking leaders with emerging women entrepreneurs.
Stakeholder Forums
High-level convenings in Kano & Rivers to foster collaboration & policy change.
Advocacy and Media
Campaigns and outreach reaching 100,000+ people, promoting gender-responsive reforms.
The Program Modules
The SWEEAP Program is sectioned into four modules, designed to get women-led businesses ready for claim their share of the procurement market
Navigate public/private procurement with confidence.
Access capital, manage finances, and build scalable models.
Use technology, e-tools & platforms to grow and compete.
Break into global markets with tools, platforms & strategy.
Expected Outcomes
1978
mentor-mentee relationships
50K
empowered women entrepreneurs
Institutional Capacity Strengthened to Sustain Affirmative Procurement Reforms
Measurable increase in contract awards to WOLBs
2 high-level forums for systems change
Gender-responsive procurement policy momentum
Video Testimonials
Hear From Past Beneficiaries
Women leading in Procurement
Join Us
- Are you a woman running a business in Kano or Rivers?
- Eager to win public & private contracts?
- Ready to build skills and networks to grow?
Join SWEEAP and unlock your full potential.
Our Partners
FAQ
Women-led businesses in Kano or Rivers, operating in any sector.
Yes. SWEEAP is fully funded and free for selected participants.
Fully virtual via an LMS, over 4 weeks per cohort.
Currently, the program is limited to Kano and Rivers States.
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Contact Us
If you need further information or experience any technical difficulties, our dedicated support team is here to help. You can reach the SWEEP Training – learning experience technical support team through the following channels:
Email: Sweeapenquires@gmail.com
Phone: +234 814 814 0661
Our team is ready to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter during your training experience. Don’t hesitate to contact us for prompt and friendly support.