Abstract:

This study examines how government policies affect the growth of female businesses in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria's Aguda Market. Data was collected from female market entrepreneurs using a quantitative method to determine how much infrastructure policies and government-provided resources affect their business operations. Important conclusions show that women entrepreneurs encounter significant obstacles when trying to obtain government resources, exposing inadequacies in the effectiveness and accessibility of policies. Infrastructure policies, such as market facilities and electricity, did not, however, have a statistically significant effect on day-to-day operations, indicating that infrastructure issues might have become commonplace in their workplaces. This study advocated for better access to government resources and emphasizes the significance of gender-aware policies that address particular obstacles faced by women in entrepreneurship. Through its emphasis on the necessity of pragmatic assistance that bridges the gap between policy purpose and entrepreneurial reality, the study adds to the conversation on gender-sensitive policy-making in emerging economies.