The Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) has officially kicked off its Training of Trainers (ToT) Program for Regional Champions (RCs)—starting in Benin City, Edo State. This initiative is designed to strengthen the capacity of local agribusiness leaders to implement NABG’s National Integrated Agribusiness Agenda (NIAA) and empower small-scale producers (SSPs) nationwide.

📍 Regions Represented:

• South-South
• South-West
• South-East

Regional Champions from South-South, South-East, and South-West Nigeria participate in the opening session of the NABG ToT in Benin City, Edo State.

Why the ToT Matters

This program is a strategic effort under NABG’s broader commitment to inclusive agribusiness development, particularly through the Small-Scale Producers Project (SSPs). By building the knowledge and leadership capacity of Regional Champions, NABG is enabling locally-driven change that aligns with national food security goals and supports a competitive agribusiness ecosystem.

Training Objectives

✔ Equip RCs with deep knowledge of NABG’s innovative tools and methodologies
✔ Prepare RCs to serve as regional advocates and implementation leaders for the NIAA
✔ Enhance grassroots-level impact and policy alignment in agribusiness activities
✔ Strengthen stakeholder engagement and regional policy influence

 

Interactive learning modules explore NABG’s core agribusiness strategies and stakeholder engagement techniques.

 

What the Training Covers

The training combines technical sessions and interactive learning modules, with a focus on:

• Applying NABG’s tools and digital platforms
• Understanding NIAA’s role in Nigeria’s agricultural development
• Strengthening monitoring and evaluation practices
• Mobilizing agribusiness stakeholders at regional levels

Regional Champions are being positioned as frontline drivers of agribusiness reform—translating national strategies into actionable initiatives in their communities.

Expected Outcomes

🔹 Stronger Regional Capacity: Champions trained to lead advocacy and technical dissemination.
🔹 Policy Impact: Greater adoption of the NIAA principles across the regions.
🔹 Project Progress: Advancing the Small-Scale Producers Project objectives.
🔹 Long-Term Transformation: Laying the foundation for inclusive agribusiness leadership in Nigeria.

Looking Ahead

The Training of Trainers will be conducted across six zones, with dedicated NABG teams traveling to deliver these sessions on-site. Following Benin City, upcoming sessions will extend to other regions, continuing NABG’s mission to build resilient, inclusive, and market-driven agribusiness systems across Nigeria.

Interactive learning modules explore NABG’s core agribusiness strategies and stakeholder engagement techniques.

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