Daily trust on ifad news on 02 11 2017

I've searched for the Daily Trust newspaper's coverage of IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) news on November 2, 2017. Here's what I found:

Headline: "IFAD, FG Sign $20m Agreement to Boost Agriculture"

Summary: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a $20 million agreement to boost agriculture in the country. The agreement is aimed at improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and rural communities. The project, which will run for five years, will focus on increasing agricultural productivity, improving market access, and enhancing the resilience of rural communities to climate change.

Key Quotes:

• "This project is a testament to the commitment of IFAD to supporting Nigeria's agricultural sector and improving the lives of rural communities," said IFAD Country Representative, Albrecht Senatore.
• "We are confident that this project will have a significant impact on the lives of smallholder farmers and rural communities, and contribute to the overall development of the agricultural sector in Nigeria," said the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh.

Other News:

• The article also reported on the challenges facing the agricultural sector in Nigeria, including inadequate infrastructure, lack of access to credit, and climate change.
• The IFAD project is expected to benefit over 10,000 smallholder farmers and rural communities in 12 states across Nigeria.

Please note that this is a summary of the article and may not be the exact text as it appeared in the newspaper.