President of the Nigerian-Turkish Business Council, Dele Kelvin Oye, has called for stronger support for women- and youth-led enterprises in Nigeria. Speaking in Owerri at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Youth and Women Day event, Oye said such businesses are “essential to achieving inclusive economic growth and sustainable national development.”
Focus on collaboration and policy support
Oye stressed the need for greater collaboration across sectors to open up opportunities in trade, education, and technology. He urged federal and state governments to adopt policies that improve access to funding, encourage innovation hubs, and offer skill-building tailored to women and young people.
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International partnerships and local impact
Oye highlighted Nigeria’s partnerships with Türkiye and other countries, noting that these alliances aim to promote trade, education, and investment. He said the goal is to support grassroots entrepreneurs through “technology transfer, capacity development, and bilateral trade initiatives.”
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Call to expand NDDC programmes
He emphasised that long-term economic growth depends on deliberate efforts to boost gender inclusion and youth participation. Oye called on the NDDC to expand its empowerment programmes to reach more people across the Niger Delta.
“Stakeholders must do more,” Oye added, “to build an economy where youth and women can thrive.”
