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. The initiative seeks to enhance food security, economic empowerment, and national development by teaching modern agricultural techniques. Training topics include climate‑smart farming, organic fertilisation, post‑harvest loss reduction, and market‑access strategies.
Chief Corporate Communications Officer Andy Odeh explained that the programme is designed to equip farmers with the skills needed to boost productivity and competitiveness. The first phase, conducted in the Southern region, successfully empowered more than 4,000 farmers with modern practices and market‑access knowledge. The second phase will cover the North East, North West, and North Central geopolitical zones, with sessions scheduled in six states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s agricultural transformation agenda, which aims to improve food security, increase productivity, and raise the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Managing Director of NNPC Foundation Emmanuella Arukwe highlighted that agriculture remains the primary livelihood for over 70 % of Nigeria’s population, and the training is intended to help farmers shift from subsistence production to sustainable, commercial‑scale agriculture.
By providing participants with the tools, knowledge, and resources to improve their practices and market competitiveness, the programme aims to promote national development and enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across the country. Its expansion into Northern Nigeria is expected to positively impact Nigeria’s food security and economic empowerment, marking a significant step toward achieving the nation’s agricultural transformation goals.
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