The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) and Origin Tech Group will partner to improve agricultural productivity in Nigeria by leveraging large-scale mechanized agribusiness through the Greener Hope large-scale mechanization program.
The Greener Hope program is an innovative federal agriculture initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity concerns in the country. The initiative aims to overhaul Nigeria’s agricultural sector through the provision of modern agricultural machinery and equipment, and the establishment of medium- to large-scale model farms that will serve as hubs for agricultural best practices.
“At NALDA, we are excited to collaborate with Origin Tech Group on this groundbreaking initiative. Together, we will empower farmers, create employment opportunities, and accelerate food production, especially in Nigeria. We will improve rural prosperity by easing rural-urban migration among youth across the country,” said NALDA Executive Director Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo, highlighting the importance of public policy. emphasized. -Private partnerships to achieve large-scale agricultural transformation.
Mr. Musa Olasupo, Program Officer of the Greener Hope Large Scale Mechanization Program, provides practical steps to set up model farms across the country with the long-term goal of ensuring the attainment of self-sufficiency in Nigerian agriculture. I have outlined it.
He said Nigeria’s food security is at a critical juncture, with challenges such as insecurity, climate change and smuggling combining to threaten food supplies. “Bridging these gaps, Greener Hope provides the infrastructure farmers need to transition to large-scale farming, increase yields, and secure a sustainable food productivity future.
Mr. Samuel J. Samuel, Executive Chairman of Origin Tech Group, said the partnership with NALDA is an important step towards realizing the full potential of Nigerian agriculture. “By integrating mechanization and land development, we are positioning the country for food security and long-term economic growth.”
He said the partnership brings together the expertise of both organizations in key areas such as land clearing, mechanization and the establishment of large-scale model farms across Nigeria.
He is committed to substantially revolutionizing Nigerian agriculture by opening up new opportunities in sustainable agriculture, increasing productivity, providing sustainable access to modern farm machinery, and managing post-harvest losses. The goal is to transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape through Greener Hope.
