At the 2025 World Food Forum, Nigeria deepened collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to enhance agricultural productivity, rural livelihoods, and MSME growth in the agro sector. Vice President Kashim Shettima met with FAO Dir… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Nigeria FAO strengthen partnership to boost smallholder MSMEs By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 15, 2025 At the 2025 World Food Forum, Nigeria deepened collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to enhance agricultural productivity, rural livelihoods, and MSME growth in the agro sector. Vice President Kashim Shettima met with FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu to discuss key areas including Lake Chad Basin restoration, sustainable irrigation, agricultural mechanisation, and the creation of a national farmers' database. Read also, Nigeria FAO strengthen partnership to boost smallholder MSMEs Reps summon CBN governor over excessive bank charges NELFUND SSDC collaborate to empower youth MSMEs Borno ICT agency builds staff skills for innovation NITDA showcases Nigeria AI vision at GITEX Dubai The initiatives aim to support smallholder farmers and agribusiness MSMEs with better access to tools, data, and financing, driving food security and climate resilience. Nigeria also called for more employment opportunities for qualified Nigerians within FAO as part of efforts to strengthen national representation in global agricultural development.

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