FG, International Fund for Agricultural Development Launch Climate-Smart Agribusiness Project to Boost Food Security
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme, and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has launched the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership for Resilience (CSAPR) Project to strengthen climate resilience, improve agricultural productivity, and expand the use of Climate Information Services (CIS) across Nigeria’s agricultural value chains.
Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Friday, 24 July 2026, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi, described the project as a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive towards a more productive, inclusive, and climate-resilient agricultural sector. He said the initiative would integrate Climate Information Services into agribusiness solutions through collaboration among government institutions, development partners, financial institutions, the private sector, and farmer organizations.
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Prof. Charles Anosike, described the project as a timely initiative aligned with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He emphasized that timely, accurate, accessible, and actionable weather, climate, and water-related information is essential for climate-smart agriculture, resilient food systems, and informed decision-making by farmers, agribusinesses, financial institutions, and investors.
Prof. Anosike reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to supporting the project through its Seasonal Climate Prediction, agrometeorological bulletins, impact-based forecasts, early warning advisories, and digital climate advisory platforms.
IFAD Country Director, Ms. Dede Ekoue, commended the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for its leadership and acknowledged NiMet’s technical contributions to the project. She noted that CSAPR will strengthen public-private partnerships that integrate Climate Information Services into agricultural value chains, improving resilience, productivity, and investment.
Speaking on behalf of the National Programme Coordinator of SAPZ, Dr. Kabir Yusuf, a representative highlighted early achievements, including the installation of automated weather stations in Ogun and Kano States, the commencement of climate information dissemination, and the distribution of digital devices to farmer organization leaders.
The CSAPR Project is a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative financed by the Gates Foundation, is expected to strengthen climate resilience, enhance food security, and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through sustainable agribusiness solutions powered by Climate Information Services.
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