Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity donates certified seeds to Borno State

In a collaborative effort to boost agricultural productivity and support sustainable farming practices, the Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity (NIAA) donated 17 tons of certified seeds to the Borno State Government recently. The Activity is a five-and-half-year program being implemented by the IITA-CGIAR and its partner, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) as part of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s contribution to the economic recovery in Northeast Nigeria, in the wake of the devastation caused by insurgency in the region.

The certified seeds donated by the Activity, including rice, soybean, and maize varieties, were recovered from the Community-Based Seed Entrepreneurs (CBSEs) after the successful 2023 wet season seed production. Initially loaned to the CBSEs as foundation seeds, the seeds were meticulously cultivated and harvested, bolstering the effectiveness of the community-based seed production model. The donation aims to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable populations in Borno State, ensuring they have access to high-quality seeds for the upcoming planting seasons.

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