National Agricultural Development Fund

Disclaimer! The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) wishes to inform the public that the message circulating online claiming that the Fund is recruiting 5 million farmers for the 2026 farming season is false and did not originate from NADF. The Fund has not issued such a call or opened any portal as stated in the message. Members of the public, especially farmers are advised to disregard it. For accurate information, please rely only on NADF’s official communication channels: nadf.gov.ng and our social media platforms @nadfng.

NADF, Sahel Capital sign MoU to expand affordable financing for agribusiness SMEs The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sahel Capital Fund Manager Limited to explore opportunities for expanding access to affordable financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria's agricultural sector. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Executive Secretary of NADF, Muhammed Ibrahim, said the partnership represented a deliberate shift from simply financing agriculture towards building an investment ecosystem capable of attracting sustainable capital into the sector. nadf.gov.ng/nadf-sahel-capit…

NADF Backs Research, Finance to Drive Agricultural Transformation The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has called for stronger links between agricultural research, financing and farm-level implementation to improve productivity and advance food security in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Fund’s Executive Secretary/CEO, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, made the position known in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by NADF Legal Adviser, Oluwagbeminiyi Olajitan Popoola, at the 60th Annual Conference and Diamond Jubilee of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) in Abuja on Tuesday. nadf.gov.ng/nadf-backs-resea…

NADF Seeks Greater Access to Agricultural Financing at IFAD, FAO Meetings The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) was part of Nigeria’s delegation to high-level agricultural financing meetings in Rome, Italy, where governments and development partners discussed ways to increase investment in rural economies and improve access to finance for farmers. nadf.gov.ng/nadf-seeks-great…

On this #WorldFoodDay, we celebrate our farmers and renew our commitment to building a food-secure Nigeria through innovation and sustainable funding.

NADF Executive Secretary Calls for Agricultural Financing That Delivers for Farmers The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Mohammed Ibrahim, has called for more attention to the challenges farmers face after harvest, saying increased production means little if farmers cannot find buyers or earn a decent return. Speaking during a panel session on The System Problem: Agriculture and Agro-processing at the 2026 Nextier Development Festival in Abuja, Ibrahim said agricultural financing must cover the wider value chain, including storage, processing, transportation and market access, rather than focus mainly on production. nadf.gov.ng/nadf-executive-s…

Behind every bountiful harvest is a rural woman who made it possible. Today and always, we celebrate your strength, hard work and contribution to food security.

We see girls not just as part of the future of Nigerian agriculture, but as an essential part of the future we are working to build. We want to see them become the farmers, scientists, agripreneurs and leaders shaping our agricultural sector, driving innovation and strengthening Nigeria’s food security. #IDGC2026 #InvestinGirlsRights #NADFImpact

To our team, thank you for the dedication you bring to serving others every day. The week may end, but the service continues. #NADFImpact

Happy Customer Service Week! #NADFImpact

NADF Gets Takaful Surplus from Jaiz Insurance The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has received a surplus from Jaiz Takaful Insurance Limited on an insurance policy taken by the Fund. The Managing Director/CEO of Jaiz Takaful Insurance Limited, Ibrahim Shehu, disclosed this when he visited the Executive Secretary/CEO of NADF, Mohammed A. Ibrahim, to formally present the Fund with confirmation of its entitlement. nadf.gov.ng/nadf-gets-takafu…

NADF Boss to Nigerian Youths: Turn Your Ideas Into Results The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Mohammed Ibrahim, has challenged Nigerian youths to move beyond having good ideas and develop the discipline to turn those ideas into businesses, innovations and practical solutions that can drive the economy. nadf.gov.ng/nadf-boss-to-nig… #NADFImpact

The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) will deliver the keynote address on "Nigeria Belongs to Those Who Build" at the New Nigeria Festival. #NADFImpact

Every day, we go the extra mile to listen, help, and make things easier for our farmers, partners, and stakeholders. Happy Customer Service Week 2026! #NADFImpact

Different cultures, one nation and a shared dream of a Nigeria that can feed itself. #NigeriaAt66 #NADFImpact

Today, we celebrate our country, our people and the hard work that keeps us moving forward. At NADF, we celebrate our farmers and remain committed to supporting them to grow more and contribute to a food-secure #Nigeria.🇳🇬 #NADFImpact

Ministers, NADF stress need for unified agricultural data system The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has called for a national digital farmers’ register to eliminate duplication and ensure that government interventions reach genuine farmers. Kyari made the call on Tuesday at the National Strategic Dialogue on AGROW Subcomponent 2.2 National Implementation Strategy and Digital Agriculture Architecture in Abuja. He said accurate information on farmers, their locations and the crops they grow was central to Nigeria’s food security ambition. Read more from here:nadf.gov.ng/ministers-nadf-s… #NADFImpact

"As a forward-looking institution, NADF recognizes that achieving agricultural transformation requires leveraging every credible financing mechanism available." Mohammed Ibrahim, Executive Secretary/CEO of NADF. #Nigeria #NADFImpact

"Our objective is not simply to introduce another financing framework. It is to broaden the financing ecosystem for agriculture by ensuring that every credible financing option is available to Nigerian farmers, agribusinesses, and other value chain actors." Executive Secretary of NADF at the Fund’s Non-interest Finance Framework and Guidelines. #Nigeria #NADFImpact

NADF moves to expand agricultural finance with non-interest finance framework The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced the validation of its proposed Non-Interest Finance Framework and Guidelines, in a move aimed at widening access to agricultural finance and supporting the Federal Government’s food security objectives. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of NADF, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed this on Tuesday at a Strategic Roundtable and Validation Session on the proposed framework and guidelines. Click the link below details: nadf.gov.ng/nadf-moves-to-ex… #NADFImpact

PUBLIC NOTICE!!! NADF wishes to alert the public to a message circulating online about a supposed “NADF Youth Empowerment Programme” with an application link. This message is NOT from NADF and the link shared is not an official NADF portal. Please DO NOT click the link, share personal or bank details, or make any payment to anyone claiming to represent NADF. Beware of fraudsters using NADF’s name to deceive the public. For verified information and updates on NADF programmes, please follow our official communication channels. @nadfng or nadf.gov.ng