Fadama 111 news

Fadama 111 is a project implemented by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) in Nigeria, with the goal of improving agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. Here are some recent news updates on Fadama 111:

Recent News Updates:

  1. Fadama 111 Project Achieves 50% Completion: The Fadama 111 project has achieved 50% completion, with significant progress made in the implementation of its various components, including irrigation, agricultural value chain development, and rural infrastructure development. (Source: Daily Trust, 2022)
  2. Fadama 111 Trains 1,000 Farmers in Irrigation Technology: The Fadama 111 project has trained over 1,000 farmers in irrigation technology, with the aim of increasing agricultural productivity and reducing post-harvest losses. (Source: Vanguard, 2022)
  3. Fadama 111 to Create 10,000 Jobs in Rural Areas: The Fadama 111 project is expected to create over 10,000 jobs in rural areas, with a focus on youth and women empowerment. (Source: The Nation, 2022)
  4. Fadama 111 to Improve Agricultural Productivity in 12 States: The Fadama 111 project is being implemented in 12 states in Nigeria, with the goal of improving agricultural productivity and reducing poverty. (Source: Leadership, 2022)
  5. Fadama 111 to Enhance Food Security in Nigeria: The Fadama 111 project is expected to enhance food security in Nigeria by increasing agricultural productivity, improving post-harvest management, and promoting rural development. (Source: This Day, 2022)

Project Overview:

The Fadama 111 project is a World Bank-assisted project aimed at improving agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in Nigeria. The project is being implemented in 12 states, including Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe.

The project has three main components:

  1. Irrigation and Agricultural Value Chain Development
  2. Rural Infrastructure Development
  3. Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening

The project aims to achieve several objectives, including: