Enhancing agricultural and rural training in 6 pilot states in Nigeria – Pre-feasibility study
The prefeasibility study for the development of agricultural and rural training in Nigeria carried out during the second quarter of 2021, comes after the opportunity’s study done by Réseau FAR in 2020. It aligns with an appraisal process which would have to enable the Nigerian authorities to prepare a request to source for funding from the French Development Agency (AFD).
This study was targeted on 6 states of Nigeria, selected in concertation between the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning and AFD and included Plateau, Benue, Kano, Oyo, Imo and the FCT.
Authors: François Giroux, Rodger Obubo, Emmanuel Aseh Vitung
Télécharger le rapport (anglais) Note de synthèse (français)The table summarizes the major strengths and weaknesses observed.
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
| Higher education and agricultural research are well developed and efficient.
There is a strong will of the Federal and State governments to transform agriculture and make a pillar of the economy. There are national agricultural policies with a clear strategy for agricultural training. The government provides strong support in the supply of agricultural inputs. Farmers are well organised (Farmers’ Organisations) around strategic agricultural commodities. The interest and level of participation of young girls in agricultural and related training programs is relatively high and increasing. |
Public agricultural training establishments are highly dilapidated and insufficiently funded, especially those under the tutelage of state governments.
Lack of acquisition of professional competencies during training in Agricultural Colleges. There is a disconnect between training and professional integration / transition to work. High rate of unemployed youths. Not enough agro-industries to facilitate the valorization and marketing of numerous products. Low use of New Information Technologies in the training system. Market information system still in its embryonic stage. Insufficient inclusion of rural women in the agricultural training system and related agribusiness development activities. |
