Life-ND Project

LIFE-ND National Project Coordinator Undertakes High-Level Engagement and Inspects Agribusiness Facilities in Bayelsa State The National Project Coordinator of the FGN/NDDC/IFAD-Assisted Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises–Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project, Engr. Dr. Abiodun Sanni, undertook a high-level engagement and field inspection visit to Bayelsa State, underscoring the Project’s commitment to institutional collaboration, effective implementation and sustainable agribusiness development. Accompanied by the Bayelsa State Project Coordinator, Mr. Amos Kester, the NPC visited the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Bayelsa State. The engagement highlighted the importance of cooperation between the State Government and LIFE-ND in supporting agricultural development and improving livelihoods for rural youth and women. As part of the field tour, Engr. Dr. Sanni visited the ongoing greenhouse development in Edepie Community, Yenagoa Local Government Area, alongside the Agronomist Consultant. The inspection provided an opportunity to assess progress on the facilities intended to support protected cultivation and agricultural enterprise development. The NPC also inspected the infrastructure building supporting the greenhouse operations and the childcare facility in Edepie, accompanied by the National Consultant Engineer. These facilities represent important supporting investments for productive agricultural operations and more inclusive participation, particularly for beneficiaries with childcare responsibilities. Continuing the tour, Engr. Dr. Sanni visited the LIFE-ND poultry facility cluster in Imiringi Community, inspecting facilities supporting poultry production and enterprise development. He subsequently visited PTADELA Farms in Akenfa Community, extending the field assessment to another agribusiness operation in the state. The visit reflects the NPC’s hands-on approach to leadership and project oversight, combining high-level stakeholder engagement with direct assessment of implementation activities. It further reinforces LIFE-ND’s focus on translating agricultural investments into improved incomes, employment opportunities and food security across the Niger Delta.

🇳🇬 Happy 66th Independence Day, Nigeria! The National Project Coordinator of FGN/NDDC/IFAD - assisted LIFE-ND Project, Engr. Dr. Abiodun Sanni, extends warm greetings to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON. Today, we celebrate Nigeria’s resilience and renew our commitment to a stronger food future, one that creates opportunity for rural youth and women. United in purpose. Growing in strength. Securing our food future. #NigeriaAt66 #IndependenceDay #LIFEND #foodsecurity @senatorakyari @officialasiwajubat @nigeria10thsenate @theasovilla @ngfmafs

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Behind every success story is an opportunity embraced. Today, we celebrate one of the remarkable beneficiaries of the LIFE-ND Project, whose journey reflects the transformative impact of skills development, mentorship, and empowerment. Through dedication, resilience, and the support provided by the project, she has built a sustainable livelihood and is creating a brighter future for herself and her community. She extends her heartfelt appreciation to all the stakeholders whose commitment has made this transformation possible. Together, we are building sustainable livelihoods and empowering the next generation of agripreneurs. #LIFENDProject #SuccessStory #YouthEmpowerment #Agribusiness #SustainableLivelihoods #IFAD #NDDC

Don’t Miss Tonight's Special Documentary! Tune in by 10:30 PM today on NTA for a captivating documentary highlighting the remarkable achievements of the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture And Food Security. The spotlight will be on the transformative LIFE-ND Project, a key driver in revolutionizing the agricultural sector. Tune in on these channels: - NTA International – DSTV Channel 251 - News 24 – Channel 419 Part 1 of this enlightening series promises to inspire and inform. Be sure to watch!

Flag-Off Ceremony for Input Distribution and Cash Disbursement – IFAD Additional Financing for 1st Batch Incubatees of the LIFE-ND Project. The formal flag-off ceremony for the distribution of inputs and disbursement of cash under the Additional Financing phase for the 1st Batch Incubatees of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises – Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project took place today at the Cross River State Project Coordinating Office. Highlights of the ceremony included the presentation of Certificates of Outstanding Performance to deserving incubatees, the official distribution of agricultural inputs, and the disbursement of the cash component, which was symbolically presented in the form of dummy cheques. The occasion was marked by a high level of success, with numerous elated testimonies shared by the incubatees, reflecting the positive impact of the intervention on their enterprises. The ceremony underscores the continued commitment of the IFAD LIFE-ND Project to empowering youth and women in the Niger Delta through sustainable agricultural livelihoods.

LIFE-ND National Project Coordinator Receives Warm Welcome from Cross River State Government at 2026 Farming Season Flag-Off. The National Project Coordinator of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises–Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project, Engr. Abiodun Sanni, was formally received by the Cross River State Government, led by the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, at the official Flag-Off Ceremony of the 2026 Farming Season and Distribution of Farm Inputs. The event, which marked the commencement of the new agricultural season, brought together key stakeholders, project beneficiaries, and government dignitaries. On behalf of the state government, Engr. Sanni presented a range of farm inputs to state program beneficiaries, underscoring the collaborative commitment to agricultural development and food security in Cross River State. Also present at the ceremony were the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, other senior government officials, and key stakeholders from the agricultural sector. The National Project Coordinator was accompanied to the flag-off event by the State Project Coordinator of the Cross River State LIFE-ND Project. The flag-off ceremony highlighted the strong synergy between the LIFE-ND Project and the Cross River State Government in driving sustainable agricultural growth and empowering local farmers.

TRANSFORMING LIVES: FGN/NDDC/IFAD Assisted LIFE-ND Project empowers over 2,000 women, youth and PWDs on agribusiness in Akwa Ibom and Imo states. In a major push towards economic diversification and food security, the project has successfully trained and empowered over 2,000 beneficiaries across Akwa Ibom and Imo States. These hardworking individuals are no longer just farmers; they are agri-preneurs! ✅ They have received intensive training in high-demand value chains (Cassava, Poultry, Oil Palm, and Fishery). ✅ They were provided with essential starter packs. ✅ They are now on a path to financial independence, creating jobs for others in their communities. This initiative by the FGN, NDDC, and IFAD - Assisted LIFE-ND Project is proving that the future of the Niger Delta is green and prosperous. We are committed to ensuring that rural families can build sustainable businesses right at home. #LIFEND #Empowerment #Agriculture #Nigeria #AkwaIbom #ImoState #NDDC #IFAD #RuralDevelopment #YouthInAg #WomenFarmers #MakingADifference

The Support for Civic Education and Social Justice Initiative (SUCES) today conferred prestigious Awards of Excellence on key national leaders of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises – Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project in recognition of their exemplary leadership, unwavering commitment, and outstanding contributions to sustainable rural development in Nigeria. The distinguished awardees include: Engr. Dr. Abiodun Fatai Sanni, National Project Coordinator Barr. Dr. Ian Gbinigie, National Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Chief Mr. Mathew Erihma, National Financial Controller These honours acknowledge their strategic direction, dedication to transparency and accountability, and steadfast efforts in advancing youth empowerment, agribusiness development, and inclusive economic growth across the Niger Delta region. In addition to the individual recognitions, SUCES presented a special institutional award to the LIFE-ND Project as the Best Outstanding Agribusiness Project in Nigeria. This commendation underscores the project’s transformative impact in strengthening agricultural value chains, promoting enterprise development, and improving livelihoods among rural youth and women. The award ceremony was graced by all six (6) IFAD State Project Coordinators and the three (3) NDDC State Project Coordinators, alongside members of the National Project Management Team. The event also received significant media coverage, with representation from the private media sector and the Nigerian Television Authority in Rivers State. The recognition by SUCES serves as a testament to the LIFE-ND Project’s growing national relevance and its measurable contributions to agribusiness innovation, institutional excellence, and sustainable development in Nigeria.

This moment was a highlight of the high-level event in Abuja: the Honorable Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, commended the National Project Coordinator of the LIFE-ND Project Engr. Dr. Abiodun Sanni for his outstanding achievements. Senator Abubakar Kyari specifically praised the project's significant accomplishments in the Niger Delta region and its valuable contributions to the agricultural sector, poverty alleviation, youth empowerment and food security and in Nigeria as a whole.