Limited Training Access
Many women lack access to structured, professional transport training.
Flagship Programme
Women Drive Nigeria Initiative
A national workforce pathway built around professional standards, participant welfare, institutional certification and measurable employment outcomes.
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100Women · One Structured National PilotStarting With 100 Women. Building Evidence for Nigeria.
The Pioneer Cohort will test the programme model, measure results and demonstrate how structured participation in transport and logistics can create safe and sustainable opportunities for women.
The first cohort will help WDNI evaluate recruitment, strengthen the curriculum, measure certification outcomes, generate employment and income data, document safety and performance, obtain employer feedback and build evidence for responsible expansion.
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Why WDNI
Recognition Gap
Women often lack recognised certification that employers can trust.
Safety Concerns
Security and welfare concerns discourage participation and retention.
Vehicle Access
Limited access to vehicles and finance restricts entry into the sector.
Employer Connections
Weak links between training and employers reduce placement opportunities.
Social Barriers
Negative perceptions continue to limit women’s inclusion in transport.
Welfare Structures
Insurance, pensions and workplace protections are often weak or absent.
Technology Access
Women need better access to digital tools, platforms and verified profiles.
How WDNI Works
From Registration to Sustainable Employment.
A structured seven-stage pathway built around professional standards, participant welfare and measurable outcomes.
Join the ProgrammeMobilisation and Registration
Women are mobilised through communities, professional networks and public registration channels.
Screening and Verification
Applicants undergo identity verification, eligibility screening, orientation and relevant assessments.
Professional Training
Selected participants receive technical, safety, operational and workplace-readiness training.
Assessment and Certification
Participants are evaluated against defined professional and institutional standards.
Employment Preparation
Certified participants receive digital profiling, workplace preparation and deployment support.
Placement and Deployment
Qualified women are connected to employers, fleets, institutions and logistics opportunities.
Monitoring and Welfare
WDNI monitors performance, safety, welfare, retention and continued professional development.
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Training Areas
Driving and Road Safety
Defensive driving, road regulations, vehicle control, hazard awareness and passenger safety.
Professional Conduct
Workplace ethics, communication, customer service, personal presentation and conflict management.
Transport Operations
Route planning, journey management, basic vehicle inspection, fleet procedures and reporting.
Security and Emergency Response
Personal security, passenger protection, emergency procedures and incident reporting.
Digital Transport Systems
Navigation tools, digital bookings, electronic records, driver verification and platform operations.
Sustainability and Responsibility
Fuel-efficient driving, vehicle care, environmental awareness and professional accountability.
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Employment Pathways
Professional and Corporate Driving
Driving opportunities with companies, hospitals, schools, development organisations and public institutions.
Passenger Mobility
Structured city, corporate, institutional and scheduled transportation services.
Logistics and Delivery
Movement of parcels, goods, business supplies and institutional materials.
Fleet Coordination
Vehicle scheduling, fleet administration, utilisation monitoring and driver coordination.
Dispatch and Route Management
Route planning, delivery documentation, scheduling and customer communication.
Transport Safety and Compliance
Supporting organisational safety procedures, driver records and operational compliance.
Customer and Mobility Support
Managing passenger enquiries, bookings, service coordination and client relationships.
Digital Transport Operations
Supporting online bookings, trip records, digital verification and platform operations.
Technology and Innovation
Technology That Supports Opportunity.
Workbridge is developing the WDNI Mobility Platform as a digital system supporting programme management, employment access and future transport services.
Participant registrationApplicant screeningDigital driver profilesCertificate verificationEmployer recruitmentDriver and fleet allocationPassenger bookingLogistics requestsDigital waybillsRoute and cost estimationPerformance monitoringPartner dashboards
Platform status: Under developmentParticipants100Partners3Pathways8+
Planned Platform Services
One Ecosystem. Multiple Access Points.
The planned platform will connect employers, verified talent, mobility requests, logistics services and programme data.
Hire WDNI Talent
- Request verified and certified female transport professionals.
- Connect vacancies to trained women across mobility and logistics.
- Support structured placement and performance monitoring.
Join the Workforce Network
- Create a verified professional profile after training and assessment.
- Access suitable employment, fleet and logistics opportunities.
- Benefit from deployment support, welfare and continued development.
Book Mobility Services
- Request structured transport services.
- Plan corporate, institutional or scheduled movement.
- Access verified drivers through a monitored service framework.
Request Logistics Services
- Arrange reliable movement of parcels and supplies.
- Support business and institutional delivery needs.
- Prepare for digital waybills and route management.
Employer Portal
- Manage workforce requests and placements.
- Access verified professional records.
- Monitor service quality and deployment outcomes.
Impact Dashboard
- Monitor training and certification outcomes.
- Track employment, welfare and retention data.
- Support transparent partner reporting.
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Planned Expansion Framework
Participant Mobilisation
State-based recruitment, screening and selection.
Training and Certification
Professional preparation tied to recognised standards.
Employer Engagement
Local jobs designed around demand and institutional participation.
Vehicles and Finance
Fleet, lease, sponsorship and financing partnerships.
Welfare and Insurance
Participant protection and responsible employment systems.
Impact Reporting
Transparent employment, income, safety and retention data.
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Support the Pioneer 100
Sponsor Professional Training
Support the training, assessment and certification of one or more women.
Provide a Training Vehicle
Make a suitable vehicle available for instruction, practical assessment or deployment.
Support Participant Welfare
Contribute toward uniforms, safety kits, meals, transport, insurance or learning materials.
Create Employment
Offer professional opportunities to qualified and certified WDNI participants.
Support Programme Technology
Contribute to participant management, digital verification and platform development.
Support Research & Measurement
Help document safety, income, employment and programme outcomes.
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Workbridge welcomes institutions and people ready to help turn skills into sustainable opportunity.