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This week, Propcom+'s Team Lead, Adiya Ode, and Strategy Director, Olumide Ojo, were at the #AgricultureSummitAfrica, an annual cornerstone event organised by Sterling Bank that unites influential figures in the agriculture sector. At the event, they led two power-packed sessions on harmonising agriculture policies for sustainable food security & conflict resolution and facilitating #finance in Africa's food and agricultural transformation, two critical areas of our work at Propcom+. Key takeaways from their panels were: 1. Food security is a priority for all states, and there is a need to harmonise regulations and standards at all levels. 2. Development partners must support policy harmonisation by calling the attention of government at all levels to the challenges and inconsistencies of existing policies with realities on ground and the need for better-improved regulations. 3. When it comes to financing agriculture, the place of character and financial credibility cannot be denied; hence, agricultural players must maintain integrity when seeking and managing finance. 4. There is a strong need for tailored financial products with low interest rates to support smallholder farmers. Financial institutions were charged with setting up agricultural finance departments, with staff who have a background in agriculture or related fields to design, test and roll out these tailored products. For Propcom+, these interesting conversations underscore the importance of our work in shaping agricultural policies and piloting and scaling innovative financing options for smallholders and small-scale entrepreneurs. We are optimistic about the impact these will have on food security in the coming years. #ClimateSmartAgriculture #InnovativeFinance #SustainableAgriculture #UKNGProsperity UK in Nigeria Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Palladium: Make It Possible

Exciting engagements with the World Cocoa Foundation and the Cross River State Government towards a more sustainable deforestation-free commodities pathway. We are excited about the prospects for smallholders and the immense benefits to nature. UK in Nigeria Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Palladium: Make It Possible FAO

Last week, we had the privilege of supporting the NVMA (Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association)'s 60th National Congress, a significant event marking a century of veterinary service delivery in Nigeria. This landmark event was a celebration of the pivotal role the NVMA has played in the country's veterinary sector. During the conference held in Jos, Plateau State, from 21 to 25 October 2024, Propcom+'s Team Lead, Adiya Ode, had the honour of delivering a Goodwill Message in which she acknowledged the crucial role of veterinary medicine in boosting food security and improving livelihoods. This is why, among other interventions, she said Propcom+ is currently strengthening last-mile access to animal vaccines for smallholder farmers through the community animal health workers (#CAHWs) model and boosting the supply of vaccines through work with NVRI VOM. Through a number of targeted interventions, Propcom+ aims to improve market access, scale up proven models, and strengthen the livestock sector in a sustainable manner that drives productive growth across the sector. #Lastmile #AnimalVaccines #UKNGProsperity UK in Nigeria Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Palladium: Make It Possible

#Fura is a common staple in Northern Nigeria made mostly from #Millet. With support from the UK in Nigeria-funded @Propcom+, HarvestPlus is ensuring families can access iron and zinc-enriched Fura meals. See how they are doing this - https://lnkd.in/eaMV7Fkm #WorldFoodDay2024

Today on #WorldFoodDay, we celebrate our progress in contributing to #foodsecurity and recommit ourselves to the goal of a world without hunger. It is essential that we strengthen food systems to ensure everyone has access to good quality food. #EndHunger #ClimateSmartAgriculture #UKNGProsperity Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office UK in Nigeria FAO Adiya Ode

Today is #InternationalDayofRuralWomen. As we celebrate rural women's resilience and the critical role they play in sustaining food systems around the world, it's crucial that we recognise that rural women are gravely impacted by climate change and need all the support they can get to improve their livelihoods. Here is what we have learnt about rural women, climate change and resilience so far 👇 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Palladium: Make It Possible FAO UN Women Adiya Ode Kemakolam E. Usman Abba Sabine Garbarino Gerald Umeze Olumide Ojo Gloria Ekpo Osigbodi Obajulu Mustapha Mohammed Frank Onuah Ase Taidi UK in Nigeria

Through support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Propcom+ is bridging gaps in rural markets, enabling #smallholders to access #climatesmart seed varieties that increase their yields and build climate resilience. Palladium: Make It Possible #WorldFoodDay2024 #ClimateSmartAgriculture #UKNGProsperity

#Agriculture is critical for economic development and addressing food insecurity. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office-funded Propcom+ is enabling #ClimateSmart agricultural solutions that benefit smallholders in Northern Nigeria, increasing their productivity and building climate resilience. Together, we can achieve #FoodSecurity! #WorldFoodDay #ZeroHunger #ClimateSmartAgriculture

To all our food heroes, keep up the good work! Your unending resilience keeps us committed to ending hunger and food insecurity at Propcom+, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Palladium: Make It Possible. #6Days to #WorldFoodDay2024. #ZeroHunger #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateSmartAgriculture #UKNGProsperity

It's our #7Days Countdown to #WorldFoodDay2024. At Propcom+, we are working with HarvestPlus, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, to ensure that nutrient-rich, affordable, and safe foods are available for the benefit of all! #ZeroHunger #NutritionForAll #BiofortifiedFoods #UKNGProsperity Palladium: Make It Possible, United Nations FAO