NADF Launches Farm Input Support Programme in Niger

On Wednesday, the Nigerian Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) officially launched its Farm Input Support Programme (FISP) in Minna, Niger State. The program aims to deliver 80,640 bags of subsidized NPK fertilizer to 20,160 smallholder farmers across Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, and Kwara states.

Moham Abu Ibrahim, the Executive Secretary and CEO of NADF, described the initiative as a strategic intervention designed to address the persistent challenges faced by Nigerian farmers in accessing affordable quality inputs. The program aligns with President Bola Tinubu's broader agricultural transformation agenda, which seeks to reposition farming as a key driver of economic growth and job creation.

The targeted support aims to increase productivity, improve farm output, and stabilize food markets. The program will focus on priority crops such as rice, maize, and yam, with a strong monitoring and evaluation framework to track outcomes.

Governor Umaru Bago praised the federal government's commitment to agricultural transformation, emphasizing the importance of empowering smallholder farmers.