Nigeria
Our work in Nigeria
- 304,000
- Farmers served
- 347
- Staff
- 9.5 M
- Tree seedlings produced
The Nigeria program launched in 2018, and has grown steadily year-on-year. Between our tree program and a diverse staple crop program, we are helping farmers in Nigeria reach their full potential.
We operate in three states of Nigeria; Niger, Kwara, and Nasarawa, where we have increased the number of farmers we serve from 150 in 2018, when we began operations, to 304,000 in 2024.
Smallholder farmers in Nigeria face significant challenges, including low yields, difficulty accessing quality farm supplies, and the impacts of climate change and economic fluctuations. One Acre Fund provides these farmers with the high-quality farm inputs and services they need to become prosperous.
While maize and other staple crops are a major focus in Nigeria, our tree program has grown to support farmers in diversifying their income sources.
How we serve Farmers
We serve farmers directly via our network of field officers who deliver our tailored training to help farmers maximize their yields. Our activities in Nigeria include:
- Quality inputs and services: We provide farmers with seed and other core farming supplies on credit, delivering these goods to them within walking distance of their homes and providing tailored training to help maximize their yields and income. We are piloting other staple crops, such as rice, yams, soybeans, and groundnuts.
- An expanding tree program: We aim to support millions of Nigerian farmers to own trees by 2030. Additionally, we are increasing the variety of trees to include Albizia Lebbeck, Parkia, African Mahogany, Citrus, Palm Oil, Moringa, and Cashew.
“This tree plantation is a source of fighting desert encroachment and a way of forestation. This, to our economy, is very vital... The benefit, to me, cannot be overemphasized.” Aliyu Habilu, Nigeria
Our impact in action
Like many African youth, 24-year-old Keziah Danjuma, a smallholder farmer from Pyatta village in Nigeria, once faced an uncertain future, struggling to access opportunities that could help her build a better livelihood. After completing secondary school, Keziah aspired to further her education but faced financial constraints. She decided to start farming to save money for her education while supporting her parents and siblings. With a small push in the right direction, she proved that even the smallest seed, whether planted in the soil or in someone's potential, can grow into something transformational.
“I joined One Acre Fund in 2022 to be able to farm maize in modern ways and use farming supplies that I would receive on credit” says Keziah.
With 70% of Sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30 [UN], young people like Keziah represent a significant demographic. Yet, many of these young people face limited opportunities, particularly in rural areas where unemployment and financial instability are widespread.
“I saw my fellow ladies complain they did not have money, and I was in the same situation. I thought farming would be a way for me to get out of this situation, and I hoped to be able to start a small business someday,” Keziah says.
Prosperity in Nigeria
One Acre Fund's program in Nigeria is growing at a rapid pace. The farmers who work with us have greater access to a diversity of growing options, with considerable impact on their profits.
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6 million
Tree seedlings distributed in 2023
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$328
Impact per farming household in 2023
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125,900
Farmers participating
Latest updates from Nigeria
Empowering women farmers: One Acre Fund’s commitment to gender-smart agriculture
Our direct-to-farmer services are intentionally designed to address the unique challenges farmers face. With strategies that encourage participation from both men and women, we are pleased to see that women make up more than 50% of our clients. In this piece, we highlight the approaches that make this possible and the strategies we are adopting to become more gender-sensitive
Investing in Nigeria’s smallholder farmers for a food-secure future
Recognizing both the incredible potential of smallholder farmers and the persistent challenges they face, our Nigeria program convened key stakeholders for a national dialogue on food security in Abuja. Titled “Achieving Food Security in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap,” the event brought together government leaders, policymakers, agricultural innovators, development partners, and farmers.
Small Seeds, Big Dreams: How a young farmer turned support into growth and independence
What if a single act of generosity could amplify a young woman’s determination, support her to turn her hard work into realized dreams, improved livelihood and community impact? This is the power of smallholder farming when given the right support.
It Takes a Village to feed a community: The story of Talatu and Alhaji Ibrahim Umar
In Pyata, a rural community in Niger State, Nigeria, farming is more than just a livelihood—it’s the central activity that connects the village. For Alhaji Ibrahim Umar, the Village Head, and his wife Talatu Ibrahim, farming has become a means to not only secure their family’s future but also assist their neighbors when the need arises.
Invest in Farmers
Farmers choose to work with One Acre Fund to improve their farms and their lives. A donation helps One Acre Fund serve more hard-working farm families in Nigeria.
