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I visited ginger farms in Kaduna to engage with farmers and inspect crops under the Bank of Agriculture’s National Ginger Revitalisation Program.

Our responsibility goes beyond planting material. We must follow through, helping farmers rebuild and plan their next season with confidence

#BankofAgriculture #GingerRevitalization #GingerFarming #FinancingAgriculture #FoodSecurity

Building a productive agricultural sector means giving farmers more than finance and inputs. They need the knowledge and technical support to make the most of these resources.

I was pleased to share this perspective at the launch of the Grassroots Digital Extension Corps (GDEC), an initiative of @nadfng, and commend the training of 1,884 extension agents and food security specialists.

#FoodSecurity

“One of the most important aspects of agriculture is actually financing farmers and financing them the right way.”

This was one of the issues at the centre of my conversation on @channelstv's Breakfast Show yesterday, where we examined agricultural financing in Nigeria and the work being done at the Bank of Agriculture.

From expanding farmers' access to quality inputs and creating more reliable markets for their produce, to supporting dry season farming and revitalising agricultural value chains, the conversation touched on some of the Bank's key interventions.

🎥 Watch the full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=6Ta-ov…

#AgriculturalFinancing #BankOfAgriculture #FoodSecurity #NigerianFarmers

I was honoured to deliver a goodwill message at the GIZ Official launch of the Global Project Responsible Land Governance in Nigeria.

I commend the German Government, through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and @giz_gmbh , alongside our @FmardNg @FMEnvng , for recognising an issue that sits at the heart of Nigeria’s agricultural future.

It was a pleasure to receive @bankofagricng retired Staff under the Contributory Pension Scheme for discussions on the payment by Pencom to non - Treasury Funded MDAs.

The people who dedicated years of service to building this institution deserve our respect, care, and continued commitment to their welfare. I valued the opportunity to hear their concerns and understand their expectations.

Our engagement with PenCom provided clarity on pension enhancement for eligible retirees and will help guide our next steps.

I believe our responsibility to the people who have served this institution extends beyond their years in active service.

I remain committed to following through on these discussions, strengthening our engagement with PenCom, and ensuring that pension matters receive the attention they deserve.

#BankOfAgriculture #PensionersWelfare #PenCom #StaffWelfare