UPCOMING EVENTS/PROGRAMS

A list of our upcoming events, programs we will be executing soon. some are already ongoing and progressing well. Donors and sponsors are welcome to sponsor and make contributions to the sustainability or actualization of the programs.

I. Establishment of Agriculture clubs in Primary and Secondary Schools. 

The aim of this project is to create anew or re-establish Agriculture clubs in secondary schools to help revive the commitment of the Nigerian population to Agriculture starting from the youths.It is clear to see that the Nigerian population today have turned all their eyes to oil money and white collar jobs as such have pushed Agriculture which is a natural gift of nature to our country to the background. 

Other details to follow soon.........

II.

DONORS

Over the years we have being privileged to get sponsorship and run programs for the under listed organizations whom we are most grateful to. 

UNDP

OXFAM INTERNATIONAL

AND

We are open and will welcome sponsorship from any organizations, government bodies and corporate entities who may be interested in supporting Agriculture and Environment friendly community activities.

CONTACT

Nigerian Association of Women in Agriculture

No. 18, 3^rd Avenue (left), off  Vandeikya Street, High Level,

Makurdi, Benue State.

e-mail: wiaabenue@yahoo.co.uk

Phone: 08069103018, 08035290699

PROGRAMS

1. Mobilizing and facilitating formation of women groups.

 

 2. Training of Women and Youths to Acquire Agricultural skills.

 3. Yearly Trade Expo for Exhibition and sale of Farm produce aimed at encouraging other farmers.

 

 

 4. Microfinancing for Agricultural activities. 

  

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The key accomplishments of NAWIA can be measured through the successful implementation of SLISSLFAN, WAGOP and LINKAGES projects. Activities implemented included:-

A. SLISSFAN

1.Formation of 20 Village Savings and loans (VS&L) groups of 600 members and 27 functional Business Development associations(BDA)of 800 members.

2.Increased capacity of women VS&L group leaders to advocate for Agricultural credit from duty bearers.

3.Women leaders empowered for engaging government on agricultural credit issues.

4.Increased number of women VS&L group accessing agricultural loans from MFIs, government agencies and other organizations involved in supporting women Small Scale Farmers.

  


B. WAGOP

1.  Capacity Needs Assessment of Women Farmer  
     Leaders across Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau 
     States in North Central Nigeria.

2.  Sensitization on Women Leadership in Agriculture 
     Governance in North  Central Nigeria For Media 
     Executives.

3.  Roundtable Meeting to Identify Advocacy Issues 
     for Women in Agriculture.

4.  Capacity Building for Women Farmer Leaders on 
     Leadership,  Communication   and   Media   
     Engagement and Market Access.

5.   Advocacy Memos to Government Officials.

6.   Advocacy visit to parliament and Ministry of
      agriculture.  

7.   Round table meeting with Government officials.

8.   Consultative Forum with Agro-input suppliers.

9.   Press Release.

10. 10 Quarterly Media Briefing.

11. Support to 3 Journalist to Research and Publish 
      Stories on the challenges     of  small scale 
      women Farmers.

12.  Annual MEL and Review Meeting.

C. LINKAGES OF AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES AND AGRO-INDUSTRIES TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION

1. Sensidization of Rural Small Scale scale on the presence of Agro-processing industries which can utilize their produce and avoid waste.

2. Creating a forum and meeting point for Small Scale farmers and Agro-Industries to meet and discuss possibilities for growth.

3. Repositioning the mindset of the rural small scale farmers against the market system of middle men who act beteeen them and the Agro-processing industries but do not pay well.

4. Creation of enlightenment on possible levels of business engagements between the small scale rural farmers and Agro-processing industries.

5. Advocacy for unity among farmers and farmers associations to enable them have a strong hold on market issues and be a stake holder in the provision of policies and decision making on market and agriculture related issues like produce prices, inputs prices, supply/distribution and rates etc.

THE NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE

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Nigerian Association of Women in Agriculture (NAWIA) is an NGO which started in 1999 with the name Women in Agriculture Association (WIAA), Makurdi. This name was later changed by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) during registration on the 21st of September, 2011 with the above name. The Mission of the association is to Reduce poverty and empower rural women to take valid decisions on their own. Its program focus areas include: - empowering rural women through improved agricultural incentives; sensitizing women to take leadership roles to influence decisions that affect their lives; youth empowerment through Agriculture and climate change. Our geographical presences include Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau states where we work with Small Scale Farmers (SSFs) who are mostly women.

OBJECTIVES

-  Our main objective is to improve the standards of living of Small scale farmers especially women through our programme.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE INCLUDE

-   To provide training for youths in various skills of Agriculture.

-   To create awareness and empower women to make decision on their own.

-   To improve the welfare of members and build their capacities.

MISSION

Reduce poverty and empower the rural Women to take valid decisions on their own

VISION

Raise the standards of living of the rural women and improve the youths technically with Agricultural skills and Knowledge.

MEMBERSHIP

The Membership is open to all existing and Intending female Agriculturalists, Livestock farmers, Home Economics, Fisheries, Agro-Entrepreneurs and all persons or organizations involved in Agro based Manufacturing, processing and distribution business.

FUNDING

Nigeria Association of Women in Agriculture association (NAWIA) runs on membership registration, monthly dues, levies, donations from both within and outside grants and loans.