GESI Baseline Report Launched at Gender Investment Summit

The Impact Investors Foundation unveiled the GESI Baseline Report during the 4th Gender Impact Investment Summit held in Lagos, themed "Commit to Action: Strengthening Inclusive Gender Lens Investment in Nigeria's Growth." The summit brought together policymakers, development finance institutions, and private sector leaders to advance inclusive finance. Etomor Glover described the report as a data-driven tool designed to address structural barriers limiting financial access for women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

The report highlights that women own nearly 40% of Nigerian businesses but receive a disproportionately small share of formal credit. The summit featured a policy roundtable with commitments from government agencies to improve collaboration and implement policies supporting these groups.

Ibukun Awosika delivered a keynote address emphasizing the need to dismantle barriers to women's financial inclusion, while Muhammadu Sanusi II stressed that gender equality is a major economic driver. The summit also introduced enhanced deal rooms to connect investors directly with women-led businesses.