ASR Africa Boosts Women Entrepreneurship On Continent With $1.5M Donation

The Abdul Samad Rabiu (ASR) Africa Initiative has boosted women entrepreneurship on the continent.

One of the largest private philanthropic gestures by an individual in Africa founded by philanthropist- and BUA Group Chairman – ABdul Samad Rabiu made the move with a $1.5million donation to the “She Win Africa Programme”.

“She Wins Africa” is a programme run by the International Africa Foundation (IFC) to help women entrepreneurs across sub–Saharan Africa to succeed by providing mentorship and networking opportunities – as well as attracting investors.

The $1.5million donation to “She Wins Africa” by ASR Africa was made at the headquarters of BUA Group, the leader across different economic sectors located in Lagos state.

BUA Chairman ABudl Samad Rabiu and Diop Makhtar, the Managing Director at IFC did the signing.

Since it was founded in April 2021- with an annual pledge of $100,000,000 (USD) – to provide sustainable, impact-based homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa, ASR Africa has remained at the forefront of high-impact interventions.