NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of NNPC Ltd., has launched the second phase of its Vulnerable Farmers Training Programme in Northern Nigeria. The initiative aims to enhance food security, economic empowerment, and national development by providing modern agricultural techniques to farmers.
The program covers areas such as climate-smart farming, organic fertilization, post-harvest loss reduction, and market access strategies. According to Chief Corporate Communications Officer Andy Odeh, the training is designed to equip farmers with the necessary skills to improve their productivity and competitiveness.
The first phase of the program, which took place in the Southern region, successfully empowered over 4,000 farmers with modern agricultural practices and market access strategies. The second phase will cover the North East, North West, and North Central geopolitical zones, with training sessions scheduled to hold in six designated states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
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. Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, emphasized that agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood for over 70% of Nigeria’s population, and the training is designed to help farmers transition from subsistence-level production to sustainable, commercial-scale agricultural production.
The goal of the training is to provide participants with the tools, knowledge, and resources required to improve their agricultural practices and increase their market competitiveness. By extending the program to Northern Nigeria, NNPC Foundation aims to promote national development and enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across the country. The success of the program is expected to have a positive impact on Nigeria’s food security and economic empowerment, and its continuation is a significant step towards achieving the country’s agricultural transformation goals.
