Women in Nigeria's mining and agriculture sectors face significant structural barriers that limit their access to finance, land, and leadership roles, according to stakeholders. A high-level roundtable in Jos, organised by the Ziva Community Initiative (ZCI) in partnership with Women in Mining, brought together sector actors to address systemic challenges hindering women's full participation. Participants highlighted that despite women's substantial involvement in both industries, they remain underrepresented in decision-making processes and often lack secure rights to land and credit. The roundtable emphasized the need for targeted policy reforms to dismantle obstacles and create equitable opportunities. Stakeholders specifically called for improved access to financing mechanisms, legal recognition of land rights, and inclusive governance frameworks in mining and agricultural value chains. "We cannot continue to ignore the role women play in feeding the nation and supporting mineral supply chains," said one participant. The discussions focused on actionable strategies to integrate gender-responsive policies into existing sectoral frameworks.
The Ziva Community Initiative convened a roundtable on women's economic exclusion yet did not secure commitments from government agencies or financial institutions to change lending or land ownership rules. Women in mining and agriculture continue to work without formal access to capital or property rights, despite their documented role in national food and mineral supply. If policies remain unchanged, their contributions will stay invisible and unsupported. The gap between advocacy and binding action leaves female workers vulnerable to economic shocks and exploitation.
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