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Oxygen X Drives Women’s Financial Inclusion in Lagos Through Sustainable Farming Initiative

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April 7, 2026

Oxygen X Finance Company, a digital lending platform and subsidiary of Access Holdings, has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative to empower women in underserved communities inAgege through a sustainable backyard farming initiative in celebration of International Women’s Month.
The program supports women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion in Lagos by
equipping beneficiaries with poultry farming resources, including cages, chicks, feeders, antibiotics, and multivitamins, enabling them to build sustainable income streams.

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To drive long-term impact, participants also received financial literacy and credit education, focused on running profitable businesses, managing credit responsibly, and scaling their ventures.
Speaking on the initiative, Emmanuella Awogu, Brand Manager and Acting Head of Marketing at Oxygen X, said: “We believe financial inclusion goes beyond access to credit. By combining business tools with financial education, we are enabling women to build sustainable livelihoods and strengthen their communities.”
Oxygen X will continue to support and monitor beneficiaries in partnership with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative, reinforcing its commitment to women’s empowerment, financial inclusion, and sustainable community development.

About Oxygen X Finance Company

Oxygen X is a digital-first consumer lending business committed to unlocking financial possibilities for Africans. A subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc, Oxygen X is built to redefine lending across the Access ecosystem by delivering financial solutions designed to help individuals and businesses thrive. Built on advanced risk technology and a customer-first philosophy, Oxygen X is on a mission to become the world’s most respected African lending brand – one that empowers people to make smart financial decisions, improve their livelihoods, and move confidently to their next level. From salary earners navigating monthly needs to entrepreneurs growing their hustle, Oxygen X provides accessible loans that create real impact. Our approach blends financial innovation with sustainability, ensuring that every loan supports long-term progress for customers, communities, and the economy. With a growing community of users, strong governance structures, and the backing of one of Africa’s largest financial ecosystems, Oxygen X is shaping the future of digital credit – one responsible loan at a time-https://www.oxygenx.africa/