In a landmark move for gender-focused economic empowerment, Simba TVS has intensified its partnership with the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and Gamma Mobility. This collaboration supports the Federal Government’s 10,000 Women in Mobility Programme, an ambitious initiative designed to integrate women into Nigeria’s commercial transportation and logistics sectors.
The programme was officially flagged off in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in late December 2025, with the handover of a fleet of TVS King Deluxe Plus tricycles (Kekes) to a pilot group of 1,000 women, with a total goal of 10,000 beneficiaries across all 36 states.
The Four Pillars of the Queen Riders Programme
Established in 2017, the Queen Riders initiative by Simba TVS is Nigeria’s oldest and largest women-focused tricycle training programme. Its integration with CREDICORP adds a critical financial layer to its existing technical foundation:
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Technical Training: Comprehensive instruction on safe tricycle riding and basic mechanical repairs.
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Asset Provision: Access to high-quality, locally assembled TVS King tricycles.
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Consumer Credit: Structured, affordable loans via CREDICORP that allow women to own their vehicles over time.
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Entrepreneurship Support: Mentorship and business guidance to help riders manage their “mobility businesses” profitably.
Breaking the “Male-Dominated” Barrier
The programme is more than an economic tool; it is a social movement. Traditionally, the “Keke” industry in Nigeria has been almost exclusively male. By providing women with certificates of proficiency and professional tools, the partnership is dismantling structural barriers.
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Financial Independence: Ownership of a mobility asset allows women to generate a daily income, supporting household dignity and resilience.
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Creditworthiness: By successfully repaying their vehicle loans, beneficiaries build a “credible financial history,” unlocking future access to larger credit facilities for other business ventures.
Key Partners and Roles
Impact: Beyond Mobility
As emphasized by CREDICORP Managing Director Uzoma Nwagba, this initiative is a dual solution for “household dignity and industrial growth.” Because the tricycles are assembled at the Simba TVS plant in Lagos, every loan taken by a “Queen Rider” also supports a local factory and feeds the families of the thousands of Nigerians employed in the manufacturing chain.
“These TVS Tricycles are not just vehicles; they are income-generating assets that will enable women to build sustainable businesses, earn steady livelihoods, and support their families.” — Simba TVS Management
