Friday, January 9, 2026 - Muslimah Women Entrepreneurs Forum has vowed to support local businesses, to invest in women-led enterprises and to participate in building an economy that is inclusive and sustainable.
This, the forum believe, would assist the nation to be out
of poverty and accelerate the socio well being of the people of the grassroots.
Speaking at a news conference in Ilorin, the founder of
Baytu Tejmeel / BaytuBillions and the convener of the Muslimah Entrepreneurs
Forum Trade Fair, Hajia Fatimah Saliu stated that, the forum has slated between
January and February to organise trade fair for women and members of the public
ahead of the forthcoming Ramadan and Ileya celebrations in the country.
According to her, "Across Kwara State, women contribute
significantly to household income, food security, manufacturing, services, and
creative industries. Yet many of these businesses remain informal, unseen, and unsupported.
Therefore, the Muslimah Entrepreneurs Trade Fair was created to change that
narrative."
She said, "At this trade fair, about 100 participants
and attendees will experience a well-organized marketplace that brings together
businesses from diverse sectors--food and beverages, fashion, beauty,
agro-processing, services, creative industries, and more.
"It will also serve as a space for networking, brand
exposure, partnership building, and community engagement. While the initiative
is Muslimah-led and values-driven, I want to clearly state that the trade fair
is open to all vendors and the general public."
She added, "Our guiding principles are ethical business
practices, quality products, professionalism, and inclusivity. We are also
intentional about structure, order, and impact.
"Our goal is not a one-off event, but the foundation of
a recurring economic platform that supports small and medium enterprises,
creates employment, and encourages local production."
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