NITDA, IFAD collaborate to boost food production

NITDA, IFAD collaborate to boost food production

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have joined forces to enhance food productivity among small-scale farmers in Nigeria.

NITDA confirmed the collaboration in a statement after its Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, hosted the Country Director of IFAD, Ms. Ekoue Dede, and her team at the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.

According to the statement, the partnership aims to increase the use of Information and Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D) to boost food productivity among small farmers.

Inuwa highlighted the transformative potential of technology in revolutionising farming practises and attracting Nigerian youths to the agricultural sector. He stressed the importance of leveraging existing ecosystems to foster expansion within the country.

Ms. Dede expressed gratitude for the past support received from NITDA and sought continued collaboration, while also inviting the agency to engage in policy dialogue.

She went on to explain that the dialogue helped the team undertake several activities, including capacity building and the exchange of visits, among others.