NADF and OSPRE collaborate to deliver early‑warning data to farmers and policymakers

By Cynthia Alo

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch an Agricultural Early Warning System. The system will deliver timely information to farmers, policymakers, financial institutions and other stakeholders, enabling them to plan and respond to threats that affect food production nationwide.

In a statement signed by the Head of Communications Unit, Onikepo Babalola, the agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between the two institutions on developing a multi‑hazard Early Warning and Response System. The system is intended to support rapid intervention in addressing risks to agricultural productivity and food systems.

During the signing ceremony at NADF headquarters in Abuja, NADF Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Mohammed A. Ibrahim said the partnership reflects the Fund’s commitment to strengthening support for farmers and agribusinesses operating under increasingly challenging conditions.

He noted that climate variability, environmental degradation, pest outbreaks and market disruptions continue to pose serious risks to agricultural production and investment in the sector.

“One of the core pillars of NADF’s strategy is emergency response and resilience support for farmers and agricultural communities. This collaboration will help us move from reactive interventions to a more proactive approach in responding to threats affecting food production nationwide,” he said.

OSPRE Director‑General Chris Ngwodo described the agreement as an important step toward improving coordination on food security and climate resilience.

“Human security is not limited to physical security alone; it also includes food systems, climate shocks, livelihoods and community resilience,” he said.

Ngwodo explained that OSPRE, established in line with ECOWAS protocols on early warning and response mechanisms, is mandated to monitor and address threats related to food security, environmental risks and community stability.

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