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I am a Farmer! I run a Farmers' co-op in Nigeria. My farmers mainly grow Cacao and Plantain @springboardnig2. Ashoka Fellow

Nigeria
Joined November 2018
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I heartily congratulate all the wonderful Nigerians our country conferred with her prestigious national awards in Abuja. I commend them for their exemplary accomplishments warranting these important national honours.
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Mr. & Mrs. Ogunleye (both are Springboard's farmers) nurturing their cocoa and fruits nursery. They are eagerly waiting for the rainy season so they can sell their seedlings.
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Glad to receive at the Springboard office, Akure the U.S. Mission Nigeria led by the Consular General U.S. Embassy Lagos. Thanks for your visit.
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The capacity of leaders goes a long way to the determine the output of their followers. We must lead with competence. #mondaymotivation #newweek #leadership #Africa #OMLA
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Leaders must be present; not necessarily physically but definitely emotionally and mentally. #mondaymotivation #newweek #leadership #Africa #OMLA
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Time of the year to irrigate farms. #SupportingSmallScaleFarmers
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We are on track in the pursuit of prospering our farmers at @Springboardnig2 . #betterlifeforcocoafarmers
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Quality and premiun cocoa starts from proper fermentation. At Springboard, this is essential hence the use of fermentation box.
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At Springboard, we are farming and having fun! #usingcacaotoempoweryouth
Quality cacao beans means several things to us at @Springboardnig2: better life for springboard's cacao farmers, nutritious healthy food for chocolate lovers and healthy environment!
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Farming could be fun for the rural youth (females especially) if the required support is provided. We make this happen at Springboard!
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Breaking of cocoa pods in preparation for quality fermentation at springboard.
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The 2020 planting season is almost here! Springboard farmers across the nation are excited to get the season started! Our cocoa farmers are also preparing to pick their cocoa seedlings from the Seedling Centre.
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The new generation farmers raised at Springboard under the Farm to School project. Helping teenagers develop interest in Agribusiness!
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Visiting @springboard cocoa farmers' farms today. I was really excited with the improvement I saw on their farms. Better Yield Better Income for @Springboardnig2 Farmers!
Selfie with the students at the Springboard's Youth in Agribusiness training program.
We give unto our farmers prosperity for their hard work and we give unto you nutritious, healthy food.
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