Ekiti State’s agricultural development efforts have received national recognition as the World Bank works with Nigeria to develop a private sector-driven agribusiness programme.
The initiative, which will be co-created across the three tiers of government, is designed to complement ongoing interventions and deliver results across integrated value chains, from farmers to markets, with evidence-based strategies.
At a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, representatives from Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, the ALGON Chair, private sector practitioners, and the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) in the Office of the Vice President engaged with the World Bank team to shape the framework for the programme.
Speaking after the meeting, Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Ebenezer Boluwade, said the programme aligns perfectly with the huge investments and initiatives of the Biodun Oyebanji-led administration in the sector.
“This is a national recognition of the bold steps we’ve taken in agriculture in Ekiti State. The programme’s objectives are in sync with our vision and ongoing work under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji,” Boluwade said.
