Niger Foods, led by its Chairman, Mr. Sammy Adigun, in collaboration with the AGRA Niger State Project Officer, Mr. Godswill Aguiyi, and seven financial institutions, on Thursday held a one day financial literacy training for smallholder farmers in Minna.
The initiative aligns with the vision of the Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, to strengthen sustainable and inclusive agricultural development across the state. By improving farmers’ financial knowledge and linking them to formal financial institutions, the programme aims to boost productivity, enhance resilience, and expand access to essential financial services.
The training focused on equipping smallholder farmers with key financial skills needed to make informed decisions in managing their resources. Participants were educated on financial planning, budgeting, responsible borrowing, evaluating financial services, building trust in financial systems, saving and investing, risk preparedness, and improving creditworthiness. The session was headlined by Zenith Bank, Minna.
Other participating institutions including FCMB, The Alternative Bank, Jaiz Bank, LAPO Microfinance Bank, and FUT Microfinance Bank presented tailored financial products such as crop and livestock loans, mechanization loans, solar pump financing, and warehouse receipt loans. Several unbanked farmers also took the opportunity to open accounts during the programme.
Niger Foods noted that collaborations with financial institutions will enable the design of farmer-friendly products with flexible repayment schedules that align with agricultural production and harvest cycles, ensuring better financial inclusion and support for smallholder farmers.
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Rashidat AbdulRahman
Information Officer
Niger Foods
27/11/2025