NNPC Foundation Boost Food Security With Special Training For Vulnerable Farmers In Oyo

In a bold step to tackle food insecurity and empower smallholder farmers, the NNPC Foundation, has launched a comprehensive agricultural training program targeting 6,000 vulnerable farmers across the country. The initiative was formally unveiled in Ilora Baptist Grammar School, Idi-Igba, Oyo, as part of the South-West phase of the program.

Welcoming farmers, stakeholders, and dignitaries to the event, the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs Emmanuel Arukwe, emphasized the company’s deep commitment to food security and rural empowerment.

The MD who was represented at the event by Bala David, the Executive Director, Program Development described the program as a key component of NNPC Ltd’s corporate social responsibility, aimed at shifting vulnerable farmers from subsistence-level agriculture to commercial-scale production.

“This program is a testament to our unwavering commitment to food security and economic empowerment,” she stated, adding that it addresses the critical challenges farmers face, including limited access to modern techniques, quality inputs, and competitive markets.

The initiative includes hands-on training in climate-resilient farming practices, soil and water management, organic fertilization, and post-harvest loss reduction.

Farmers will also benefit from tailored sessions conducted in local languages to ensure effective communication and learning.

Phase one of the training covers the South East, South South, and South West zones, while phase two will cater to the North Central, North West, and North East regions.

Arukwe revealed that in the South East alone, over 1,890 farmers were successfully trained—almost doubling the original target—highlighting the strong interest and the urgent need for such programs.

The MD encouraged participants in Oyo to engage actively with facilitators and make the most of the opportunity.