The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has officially launched the first phase of the Irrigate Nigeria project in Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, introducing a repayment model that requires benefiting farmers to return support received in portions of their harvests.
The initiative, developed under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, is aimed at boosting year-round farming, increasing farmers’ income, and ensuring food security.
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu stated that farmers participating in the initiative will repay support received in portions of their harvests, which will be pooled into a strategic food reserve.