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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

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

A young Nigerian can learn to drive a tractor, process food, or install an irrigation system. But the real test begins after the training: can they turn that skill into a business, earn an income, and create jobs? That is where opportunity must meet access. At the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit today, I contributed to a high-level plenary on scaling skills, jobs and inclusive opportunities, hosted by @officialNESG and @MTNFoundationNG . The discussion centred on why training must go hand in hand with access to finance, equipment and markets if young people are to build sustainable livelihoods in agriculture. Financial institutions, corporate foundations and value-chain partners each have a role to play. By connecting skills to these opportunities, we can help young agripreneurs build viable businesses, create jobs and contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth. #NES32 #BankOfAgriculture #YouthEmployment #agribusiness @FmardNg | @officialSKSM

I’m honoured to be featured in the Nigeria Country Report, sharing the work we are doing at the Bank of Agriculture to make agricultural finance work at scale. There’s more to do, and we’re just getting started. Read the feature: africa.time.com/country-repo… @FmardNg | @NGRPresident | @officialSKSM

Today with the @AfDB_Group team, exploring strategic ways to expand support for farmers and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The focus is on how we can build on existing efforts and bring more partners into the work of financing agriculture. #FoodSecurity