Sasakawa Africa Association Distributes Farm Inputs to 9,000 Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria (2)
Published on August 12, 2025
As Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Nigeria began the distribution of farm inputs to 9,000 smallholder farmers in six states－Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, Nasarawa, Benue, and Kwara－in late June, representatives of some of the recipient states expressed their appreciation.
In Gombe State, Dr. Barnabas Malle, the commissioner for agriculture, animal husbandry and cooperatives, stated: “SAA has consistently demonstrated a high level of commitment to improving farmers’ livelihoods in our state. Their interventions, especially in training, extension support and timely input delivery, have contributed meaningfully to nutrition, food security and economic development in our rural communities.”
During the official start in Kano, Dr. Farouk Kurawa, managing director of the Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA), was represented by the SAA Kano State coordinator Kassim Safiyyanu. He described SAA as a dependable and visionary development partner, saying: “Sasakawa’s approach is timely, practical and results-driven. Early input distribution sets the tone for a productive season and motivates our farmers to adopt early planting, which is critical for optimal yields.”
Dr. Bello Sheh, technical coordinator for regenerative agriculture at SAA Nigeria, urged field teams to adhere to SAA’s protocols for demonstration plot establishment. He encouraged farmers to engage with SAA’s extension network to deepen their understanding of regenerative agriculture and build resilience to climate shocks.
SAA State Coordinator in Nasarawa State Mrs. Salome Sabo acknowledged the timeliness and relevance of the distribution exercise, noting: “This input distribution is not just about seeds and fertilizers; it is a clear affirmation of SAA’s leadership in the sector. The early support enables our farmers to plan better and embrace innovations that significantly improve”
The association’s communication officer Moses Nongoatse stated that as the wet season progresses, SAA is scaling up implementation by deepening its community presence, reinforcing partnerships with government institutions, development actors and local farming groups.
These efforts are part of a broader strategy to promote regenerative agriculture and build climate resilience at the grassroots level. Through science-based, inclusive programming－anchored in hands-on demonstrations, capacity building and technology transfer－SAA is driving real transformation in Nigeria’s food systems.
“The 2025 wet season program is more than a seasonal intervention; it is a catalyst for transforming smallholder agriculture into a resilient, sustainable engine of national food security and rural prosperity,” Mr. Nongoatse said.
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