YEDI Launches AI Initiative for Rural Women's Food Security

The Youth Enterprise Development Initiative (YEDI) has launched an AI-driven food security initiative targeting rural women in Nigeria. The program, disclosed by founder and Executive Director Rafiu Olaor in Ilorin, aims to equip women with digital literacy and entrepreneurship skills in agro-food processing.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve food security, increase productivity, and expand market access for rural communities. Recognized by the United Nations as a scalable solution, the initiative integrates digital technology and artificial intelligence to empower women and girls, thereby strengthening local food systems.

The program will be implemented across underserved communities in Osun State, part of Nigeria's South West region. Olaor emphasized the importance of local, community-driven solutions in addressing global development challenges.

The initiative gained international visibility during a session at the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Spring Meeting in Washington D.C. in April 2026, focusing on the role of AI in job creation and economic growth.