Market women are an essential part of our economy. Every day, they work hard to provide food and essential goods to families and communities. From the woman selling fresh pepper and vegetables to those dealing in grains, fruits, provisions, and other commodities, their businesses contribute greatly to the economic well-being of our society.
At Oreoluwapo Ilaro Cooperatives Thrift and Credit Union Limited , we believe that every hardworking woman deserves the opportunity to grow her business and build a financially secure future.

Creating Opportunities Through Cooperation

Our cooperative provides a platform where market women can come together, save regularly, access credit, and support one another. Through the power of collective effort, members are able to achieve things that may be difficult to accomplish individually.

Access to Funds for Business Growth

Access to affordable financing can make a significant difference in the life of a market woman. Through our cooperative, eligible members can access loans to increase their stock, purchase goods in larger quantities, improve their businesses, or meet other productive financial needs.

For a woman selling pepper, for example, access to additional capital can mean purchasing more goods when prices are favourable, increasing her sales, and ultimately improving her income.

Encouraging a Culture of Savings

We encourage our members to develop the habit of regular savings. Small, consistent contributions can grow into meaningful financial resources over time.

Savings also provide members with greater financial confidence and help them prepare for business opportunities and unexpected needs.

Empowering Women Through Investment

Our cooperative encourages members to look beyond daily trading and consider long-term financial growth. By saving and investing wisely, market women can gradually build assets and create additional sources of income.

When One Woman Grows, Her Community Grows.