IFAD Nigeria Strategy

Since 1985, IFAD has been Nigeria’s trusted partner for reducing rural poverty.

IFAD loans help improve outreach and its impact, thanks to our expertise in building the capacity, productivity and market participation of rural people.

In line with IFAD’s Strategic Framework 2016-2025, IFAD’s approach encourages involvement in reducing rural poverty at all levels of government; sets up and strengthens farmers’ organizations; and supports empowerment of poor rural people, especially women and young people.

IFAD’s current strategy, in agreement with the Nigerian government covers the period 2016-2021. The goal is a rural economy in which those we help can benefit from economic growth, in line with two strategic objectives:

• developing the sustainable, climate-resilient economic and financial inclusion of young people in profitable agribusiness; and

• strengthening institutions at state and community levels to work with private companies in key value chains.

IFAD continues to partner with the Nigerian Government in building rural institutions, establishing community-driven development initiatives, developing profitable smallholder agri-businesses, and pursuing financial inclusion for rural poor households.