Who we are

Funding Agriculture, Growing Prosperity

In the landscape of Nigeria’s growth, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) stands as a pillar of transformation. “Funding Agriculture, Growing Prosperity” encapsulates the NADF’s mission to elevate the nation’s agricultural standards and secure its food future.

Executive Secretary

Mohammed A. Ibrahim

Our Mandate

To Support Growth in The Nigerian Agriculture Sector by Facilitating Access to Finance and Driving Transformative Growth

Bridging the funding Gap: Reliable resources, stable growth

NADF provides a consistent stream of financing to bridge the gap for Nigerian agriculture, fostering long-term stability through diverse funding sources

Cultivating Food Security and Transformation: Boosting Production, Modernizing the future

NADF supports increased food production across various value chains while promoting the adoption of modern technologies and practices for a transformed agricultural sector

Facilitating Access to Finance for Farmers: Tailored Solutions, earsier access

NADF designs financial products specifically suited to farmers’ needs, alongside loan guarantee programs, to ease access to financing through established lending channels

Strengthening the agricultural ecosystem: Investing in knowledge building resilience

NADF goes beyond finance, supporting research initiatives, capacity building programs, and market information systems, while empowering local agricultural development through special zones and offices

Collaborating for Success: Working together for impact

NADF fosters collaboration with stakeholders like ministries, research institutions, and private investors to leverage expertise and resources for achieving food security and a thriving agricultural sector

What we do

Paving the Way for a Flourishing Agri-future

Comprehensive Agricultural Financial Support

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) strategically directs funds to invigorate all facets of agriculture in Nigeria, from crops to aquaculture. Our financial programs are designed to support farmers and corporate bodies, boosting food security and reinforcing every aspect of the agricultural ecosystem in line with our vision for sustainable growth.

Policy Development and Institutional Empowerment

With a focus on policy and institutional empowerment, the NADF finances the execution of agricultural policies and reinforces institutions. We help nurture state-specific agricultural offices committed to enhancing the food production system across the Federation, embodying our mission to leverage agricultural transformation for socio-economic development.

Research and Capacity Building Initiatives

Our commitment to progress in the agricultural sector is reinforced through financial support for research and capacity building. The NADF provides crucial grants for research, training, and the development of market information systems, ensuring knowledge is expanded and shared in accordance with our goal to be the catalyst for agricultural prosperity.