The Youths Enterprise Development & Innovation Society (YEDIS) is pleased to announce that its flagship initiative, Digital Capacity Building and AI Integration for Rural Women Agribusiness Processors in Nigeria, has received extensive national media coverage from three of Nigeria’s leading newspapers: The Guardian Nigeria, Punch Newspapers, and BusinessDay.
The media reports highlight YEDIS’s commitment to empowering rural women through digital skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), entrepreneurship, and sustainable agro-food enterprise development, while advancing food security, women’s economic empowerment, inclusive economic growth, and rural transformation.
This national recognition follows the publication of the initiative as a scalable development solution on the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) South-South Galaxy Platform, following its successful presentation during the official World Bank Group & International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2026 Spring Meetings Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) in Washington, D.C.
The growing media attention reflects increasing recognition of YEDIS’s community-driven approach to leveraging digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence to improve livelihoods, strengthen local food systems, and expand economic opportunities for rural women across Nigeria.
Media Coverage
- The Guardian Nigeria
NGO Empowers Rural Women with Artificial Intelligence Training https://guardian.ng/features/gender-politics/ngo-empowers-rural-women-with-artificial-intelligence-training/
- Punch Newspapers
Group Targets AI-Driven Food Security Initiative for Rural Women https://punchng.com/group-targets-ai-driven-food-security-initiative-for-rural-women
- BusinessDay
NGO Empowers Rural Women with AI Skills for Agro-Food Enterprises https://businessday.ng/news/article/ngo-empowers-rural-women-with-ai-skills-for-agro-food-enterprises/
Acknowledgement
YEDIS sincerely appreciates its partners, supporters, volunteers, community leaders, and the resilient rural women whose participation and dedication continue to inspire this work. The organisation also acknowledges the support and collaboration of international and national partners that have contributed to advancing this initiative
.As YEDIS continues to expand its programmes, the organisation remains committed to harnessing innovation, Artificial Intelligence, entrepreneurship, and strategic partnerships to create sustainable livelihoods, strengthen food security, and promote inclusive development across Nigeria and Africa.
Together, we are building a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable future.
About YEDIS
The Youths Enterprise Development & Innovation Society (YEDIS) is a Nigerian non-profit organization with United Nations ECOSOC Special Consultative Status. YEDIS promotes entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, women’s economic empowerment, climate resilience, and sustainable community development through innovative partnerships and grassroots programmes.
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