Baobab MFB broadens social impact footprint with Deborah’s Haven
Baobab Microfinance Bank has collaborated with the Compassionate Care Recovery Initiative (CCRI), to address the issue of women struggling with substance.
This collaborated culminated in the launch of Deborah’s Haven, a dedicated rehabilitation and reintegration centre for women.
The initiative addresses a pressing yet often underreported issue—the rising number of women struggling with substance dependency, many of whom face stigma, marginalisation, and limited access to structured recovery support. Deborah’s Haven is designed to close this gap by providing a safe and nurturing environment where recovery is integrated with empowerment and social reintegration.
Speaking during the commissioning, Board Member and Director, Eneni Oduwole, described the centre as a reflection of the bank’s guiding philosophy.
“At Baobab Microfinance Bank Nigeria, our Triple P commitment—People, Planet, and Profit—remains central to our operations. Deborah’s Haven embodies this principle, demonstrating our belief in second chances and our responsibility to invest meaningfully in society.”
Deborah’s Haven adopts a holistic model of care, offering beneficiaries access to psychosocial support, vocational training, and structured reintegration pathways—key components for achieving long-term independence and reducing relapse rates.
Chief Executive of CCRI, Dr. Dokun Adedeji, believes that, the collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing collective responses to substance abuse. He highlighted the importance of private sector engagement in social interventions.
“Recovery thrives on support systems. With Baobab’s partnership, we are able to offer not just rehabilitation, but a clear pathway for women to rebuild their lives and re-enter society with confidence and purpose.”
For Baobab Microfinance Bank, the initiative sends a clear signal: sustainable finance and social impact are interconnected. By investing in vulnerable women, the bank is not only supporting recovery but also contributing to a more resilient and inclusive future for Nigeria.
*Photo shows (L-R): Ntumba; Chief Executive Officer, Compassionate Care Recovery Initiative, (CCRI), Dr. Dokun Adedeji; Board Member and Director, Baobab Microfinance Bank, Eneni Oduwole, and Board Chairman, Baobab Nigeria, Rotimi Oyekanmi, during the unveiling and opening of Deborah’s Haven, the dedicated female rehabilitation and reintegration wing of the facility in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
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