“EMPOWERING NIGERIAN FARMERS: NNPC FOUNDATION TAKES INITIATIVE TO NORTHERN NIGERIA”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of NNPC Ltd., has launched the second phase of its Vulnerable Farmers Training Programme in Northern Nigeria. This initiative aims to strengthen Nigeria’s food security, stimulate economic empowerment, and promote national development.
Programme Objectives:
– Equip farmers with modern agricultural techniques, including:
– Climate-Smart Farming: adapting to climate change for sustainable agriculture
– Organic Fertilization: improving soil health and crop yields
– Post-Harvest Loss Reduction: minimizing losses and maximizing profits
– Enhanced Market Access Strategies: connecting farmers to markets and improving income
Programme Impact:
– Over 4,000 farmers empowered: in the first phase, held across Southern Nigeria
– Significant success recorded: in improving agricultural practices and market access
– Second phase expansion: covering North East, North West, and North Central zones, with training sessions in six states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Quote from NNPC Foundation MD:
“At NNPC Ltd, we recognize that agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood for over 70% of Nigeria’s population. Yet, many farmers remain trapped in subsistence-level production due to limited access to modern techniques, quality inputs, and competitive markets. This training is designed to change that narrative,” said Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director of NNPC Foundation .
This second phase will cover North East, North West, and North Central geopolitical zones, with training sessions scheduled to hold in six designated States across the three zones, and one in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Highlighting the importance of the programme during the official flag-off of the first phase at Nsukka, Enugu State, Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, said the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s agricultural transformation agenda, which seeks to boost food security, increase productivity and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across the country.
”At NNPC Ltd, we recognize that agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood for over 70% of Nigeria’s population. Yet, many farmers remain trapped in subsistence-level production due to limited access to modern techniques, quality inputs, and competitive markets. This training is designed to change that narrative,” Arukwe stated.
She emphasized that the goal of the training is to equip participants with the tools, knowledge, and resources required to move from subsistence farming to sustainable, commercial-scale agricultural production
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