As Nigeria celebrates 64 years of independence, the Green Hope Large-Scale Mechanized Agricultural Productivity Program (GHAPP), a ground-breaking initiative aimed at leapfrogging Nigeria’s agricultural sector, has launched a key initiative to address the country’s food security challenges. is rapidly emerging as a power. GHAPP is a joint initiative between the Federal Government and the Ministries of Agriculture, Food Security, Water Resources and Sanitation, and Origintech Group. This innovative program will provide sustainable access to modern agricultural machinery and implements, eliminating drudgery, managing post-harvest losses, and significantly increasing crop yields across Nigeria. , aims to bring about a substantial revolution in agriculture in Nigeria.
Origin Tech Group, an agricultural value chain conglomerate, is very pleased to collaborate with the Federal Government to bring into being this innovative program with important structures that will take Nigeria to a higher position and It is committed to impacting all aspects of agriculture, both in the commercial and small-scale sectors. holder company. She cultivates and promotes new agricultural ecosystems to pursue food security, wealth creation, employment opportunities, and contribute to promoting economic growth.
While GHAPP has a desire to bridge the gaps and fill various white spaces prevalent in the agribusiness sector, the program is clearly the first government seeking to take a private sector-led approach to management. It represents a bold move by Improve farmers’ incomes, reduce unhealthy rural-urban migration through the provision of agricultural infrastructure in the hinterland, transform suburban sprawl into viable crop centres, and transform rural and semi-urban areas into It is an agri-food hub for local consumption and, most importantly, for export.
Other benefits of GHAPP include supply of high-yielding seeds, extension services, and storage facilities. Clearly, this is a new dawn for Nigeria’s agricultural productivity and this program is now taking a leap forward to fill these gaps and sow the seeds of prosperity for Nigeria’s agro-ecosystem stakeholders, ending years of neglect. It meets the needs of what promises to be a breakthrough. of agriculture and farmers. We must feed this country’s teeming population. We need to make food available in Nigeria and elsewhere. As the country’s population increases, the development of agriculture and agribusiness must keep up with and exceed the high population growth rate to ensure adequate nutrition and well-being of the population.
By establishing agricultural mechanization centers across the country, GHAPP is expected to provide farmers with the necessary tools and technology to improve productivity. This initiative is very much in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergency food security interventions and is fundamental to strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural resilience.
Another important element of the program is the training of young farmers. The Greener Hope program engages 50,000 young farmers by providing comprehensive training in modern agricultural practices and managing equipment, finance, maintenance, and other related critical support for large-scale commercial farms. We plan to provide you with the right tools, techniques and know-how. Always unleashing their potential and thereby creating Greener Hope agriculturalpreneurs. Attracting this population to agriculture is critical for sustainable food production and especially for prosperity for all.
The initiative also includes establishing a digital gateway for tractor dispatch services and providing a large number of agricultural jobs. The Greener Hope program is designed to be repeatable and sustainable. Modeled after large-scale farms, the program will extend its reach to small-scale farms and, in the process, help provide technical support and other resources at their disposal to achieve optimal yields.
The central goal of the program is to increase food production by more than 2 million tonnes, with a focus on the creation of large-scale commercial agricultural hubs. These hubs will maximize land use, increase efficiency and increase the contribution of agriculture to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Supported by a global consortium, GHAPP is a blend of local and international efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s food system.
Origin Tech Group, known for its innovative and technological leadership in agricultural and industrial development, is working with the federal government and its partners to advance the implementation of GHAPP. The project is already underway in Lagos, Niger and Kogi states, with more states expected to join as implementation progresses. These efforts will undoubtedly bring Nigeria closer to achieving food self-sufficiency.
In the words of Dr. Musa Olasupo, Program Director of the Green Hope Initiative, “Nigeria’s food security is at a tipping point, with tensions rising due to factors such as unending insecurity, climate change and smuggling.” The Greener Hope agricultural productivity program provides much-needed infrastructure for farmers to improve yields and contribute to a sustainable food supply.”
Furthermore, he added: “This program is not just an agricultural intervention; it is an investment in Nigeria’s future. And by working with the federal, state and local governments, as well as the private sector, we will create jobs, develop communities, build resilience and We are laying the foundations for the establishment of an independent nation.”
Today, as we celebrate our country’s 64th independence, we all remind ourselves of how far we have come as a people, and as we join hands to sow the seeds of prosperity to ensure a greener environment. Let’s take a moment to think about the role each person can play. Sustainable Nigeria. By working together and staying true to our shared vision of new hope, we can create a future that honors our past while paving the way for a bountiful harvest for generations. .
From all of us at Greener Hope Massive Mechanization Program, we wish you a Happy Independence Day of Nigeria. Let’s grow, prosper and build a greener tomorrow together.
For more information about GHAPP, please visit www.greenerhopeng.com.
