NADF and Jigawa State Collaborate on Agricultural Lending De-Risking Framework
The Nation's Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and Jigawa State government have partnered to create a sub-national agricultural lending de-risking framework. This initiative, marked by a workshop in Abuja, is a critical step towards enhancing financial access for smallholder farmers and agribusiness innovation.
The collaboration, led by Moham Ibrahim of NADF and Saifullahi Umar of Jigawa Agriculture Transformation Agency, emphasizes the importance of tailored state-led financial risk management mechanisms to overcome barriers in agricultural lending. The involvement of Propcom UKaid Fund further ensures the success of the Jigawa pilot model.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Business Day. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Business Day
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
NADF and Cross River State Partner to Boost Agricultural Finance and Agribusiness Growth
NADF Partners with Investors to Boost Nigerian Agriculture
NADF and BOA Partner to Provide Agricultural Loans to Women and Youths
CBN and NAADI Boost South-South Youths in Agriculture
Nigeria Sees Surge in Agricultural Lending to 5.33% in May 2025 - NIRSAL Boosts Financing
PSALTRY Partners with NADF and FCMB to Empower 15,000 Female Cassava Growers in Oyo State
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
