The Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth (AGROW) Project has called for stronger stakeholder collaboration to boost agricultural productivity and improve market access for farmers.
National Project Coordinator Alhaji Ibrahim Alkhali made the call on Monday at the opening of the first Implementation Support Mission and stakeholder consultation in Minna.
The consultation focused on reviewing the Project Implementation Manual (PIM) and the Agribusiness De-risking and Market Linkage Facility (ADMLF) Operations Manual to establish clear guidelines for resource management, commercial investments, and complaint resolution.
World Bank Task Team Lead Hardwick Charlie noted that the initiative aims to help targeted farmers transition from subsistence farming to viable commercial agribusiness by providing high-yielding crop varieties and stronger off-taker connections.
The project incorporates environmental and social safeguards alongside dedicated support for women and young entrepreneurs to enhance food security and generate employment across participating states.
