Commercializing Agriculture, Transforming Lives.

Our commitment to empowering farmers, fostering rural development, and ensuring food security drives every aspect of our program. At Adamawa State Agribusiness Support Programme (ADASP), we understand that agriculture is not just a sector; it is a way of life for millions of farmers who toil the land with passion and dedication. We are here to support these hardworking individuals and elevate their livelihoods through comprehensive agricultural support.

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The Adas Programme

At this moment of economic challenges and hardship due to subsidy removal and a fluctuating forex exchange rate, to assess the viability and effectiveness of and socio-economic impacting project such as ADAS in Nigeria must be based on three categories: Firstly, support the vulnerable—the poorest of the poor. Secondly, the effectiveness of the policies and programmes to support the local economy; and thirdly, feasible and meaningful programmes and projects that are mainly for the future of the state and indeed Nigeria. The ADAS program is more like a Proof of Concepts [POC] for rebuilding the Northeastern Nigeria to emulate upon the conclusion of the first working phase. Women form an integral part of our national values fabric and it is the core objective of the program to focus on Women, the youth and the normal working lass men. While training and capacity building form the core of the program, it is hoped to generate huge employment through the establishment of an Agribusiness attitude to Agriculture thereby multiplying the number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria; without forgetting to mention the role of the big private off-takers that will process and add value to the primary products. The program is therefore coming on the heels of the acute limitation to business capital in the right strategy for meaningful development. ADAS will provide guarantee to farmers, aggregators and processors towards achieving a well-structured business to business value chains integration.

Brief Overview of the Program's Mission and Goals
The Programme will be implemented in all the 21 local government areas of Adamawa State, covering a total of 226 wards. The Four (4) sub-sectors to be covered are.
Crops, Livestock, Aquaculture, Forestry
In total, 16 priority commodity value chains based on suitability for commercial production and potential for value addition were chosen. The commodities to be promoted are:
Crops - paddy-rice, maize, soya-beans, sesame and cotton
Livestock - cattle (meat, milk, hide and skin), pig (meat), poultry (egg and meat), goat and sheep;
Aquaculture - Fish
Forestry - orchard, woodlot, shelterbelt, agro-forestry and plantations.

The duration of ADAS Programme is ten (10) years (2022 to 2032), split into 2 phases of 5 years each. The ADAS Programme is being funded from the N100 billion bond series programme proposed to be raised within 4 Series of N25 billion each from the Nigerian Capital Market through the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) known as ADAS Programme Limited. This bond is the first agricultural bond to be raised in the history of the Nigerian capital market. In 2021, under Series 1, N25 billion was raised for the Adamawa Agribusiness Support (ADAS) Programme for which ADAS Programme Limited served as the issuer with a 7-year Tenor at the price of ₦1,000.00k per unit payable on full application due in 2028. The target results of the ADAS Programme at the end of the 10-year period is to achieve the aggregation of over 1.8 million tons of assorted crops - paddy rice, maize, soya beans, sesame and cotton, 2.95 million; live animals’- cattle, sheep, goat, and pig, 3.3 million live birds/eggs, and over 10,000 tons of fish for off-take.

Program Component
The Programme consists of four (4) components namely:
Component 1.
Enhancement of Value Chain Productivity and Climate Resilience. The outcome is enhanced productivity, sustainability, and resilience of smallholder farming systems.
Component 2.
Improving Enabling Policy, Planning, Institutions and Legal Market Reforms. The outcome of this component is enhanced enabling policy and planning, with developed institutions and legal market reforms.
Component 3.
Improving Sustainable Access to Finance, Investment and Revenue Enhancement. The outcome is enhanced sustainable access to finance with developed investment and revenue.
Component 4.

Programme Coordination and Management. This component supports training, studies, workshops, reviews, monitoring, and other knowledge sharing activities and staff allowances. It has support structures which include: the created Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), ADAS Programme Limited; the State Technical Implementation Committee; 21-LGAs Implementation Committee; and 226-Wards Implementation Committees.

The Programme Pillars.
The Programme consists of four (4) pillars namely:
Adamawa State Government.

The 2 objectives to be achieved for the Adamawa State Government are:

  • Improving internally generated revenue
  • Creation of employment
Formal financial Instiutions.

The 2 objectives to be achieved for the formal financial institutions are:

  • Mitigation of perceived risk of lending to agriculture
  • improving repayment of loans amongst smallholder farmers.
Processors and/ Off-takers.

The 2 objectives to be achieved for the Processors and/ Off-takers are:

  • improving sustainable access to working capital to processors and/or off-takers
  • improving access to quality raw materials.
Smallholder farmers

The 2 objectives to be achieved for the smallholder farmers are:

  • improving access to sustainable access to inputs including fertilizer, chemicals, seed, extension and credit
  • sustainable access to domestic and global markets.

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Success Stories.
Read inspiring stories of individual farmers and cooperatives who have achieved remarkable success with ADASP's support, showcasing the transformative power of agriculture.

Amina Mohammed - Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

"Being part of ADASP Support Program has been a turning point in my farming journey. With their training and financial assistance, I've been able to expand my cattle rearing business. The program's support has enabled me to provide for my family and contribute to the local economy."

Ibrahim Bello - Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria

"ADASP has brought a positive transformation to our farming community. Their expert guidance and resources have empowered us to adopt modern agricultural practices. Our yields have improved, and we're now on a path to economic growth. Thank you for supporting Adamawa's farmers."

Fatimah Aliyu - Ganye, Adamawa State, Nigeria

"ADASP's commitment to sustainable agriculture has made a real impact on our community. Through their workshops, we've learned about efficient water management and soil conservation. This has not only increased our crop yields but also helped protect our environment for future generations.""

Musa Danjuma - Jimeta, Adamawa State, Nigeria

"As a young farmer, ADASP has provided me with invaluable opportunities. Their mentorship and funding helped me start my poultry business, and I've seen it grow steadily. I'm proud to be part of a program that is enhancing agriculture in Adamawa."

Halima Ibrahim - Mayo Belwa, Adamawa State, Nigeria

"ADASP's focus on women in agriculture is making a real difference. Through their initiatives, I've received training in modern farming techniques and financial support to expand my maize cultivation. I'm grateful for the chance to play a more active role in contributing to our region's food security."

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The ADAS Program offers a multitude of ways to get involved. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to build your dream business with our support, an existing business owner seeking to expand your vision, or someone interested in upskilling through our training programs, we have something for you. Leverage our cutting-edge R&D with Laboratory Investigation support, flourish in what's likely the best investment climate around, or contribute directly by donating to this shared vision. Join us and be part of something transformative.