Fadama guys latest news 2018

Fadama is a program of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) in Nigeria, aimed at improving agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. Here are some latest news updates on Fadama from 2018:

  1. Fadama III AF Project: A Success Story (August 2018)

The Fadama III Alternative Financing (AF) Project, a World Bank-funded initiative, has been hailed as a success story in Nigeria. The project aimed to improve agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in 12 states. According to a report by the World Bank, the project has achieved significant results, including a 25% increase in agricultural productivity and a 30% increase in rural incomes.

Source: World Bank

  1. Fadama III AF Project Ends, Leaves Legacy (December 2018)

The Fadama III AF Project officially ended in December 2018, after a successful implementation period of five years. The project left a lasting legacy, including the establishment of 12,000 hectares of irrigated farmland, the creation of 12,000 jobs, and the empowerment of over 100,000 rural farmers.

Source: Daily Trust

  1. Fadama IV Project Launched (October 2018)

The Federal Government launched the Fadama IV Project, a new initiative aimed at improving agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in Nigeria. The project, which is worth $200 million, will focus on irrigation, agricultural value chains, and rural infrastructure development.

Source: Vanguard News

  1. Fadama Farmers Benefit from N1.5 Billion Loan (September 2018)

The Fadama III AF Project disbursed a loan of N1.5 billion to farmers in Nigeria, aimed at supporting their agricultural activities. The loan, which was provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will benefit over 10,000 farmers across the country.

Source: This Day Live

  1. Fadama III AF Project Wins Award (June 2018)

The Fadama III AF Project won the "Best Agricultural Project" award at the 2018 Nigeria Agricultural Awards. The project was recognized for its significant impact on agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in Nigeria.

Source: The Guardian Nigeria

These are some of the latest news updates on Fadama from 2018. The program continues to play a crucial role in improving agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in Nigeria.