Toba Owojaiye reportingÂ
Abuja, Nigeria
In a move to modernize agricultural extension services and improve farmers’ access to vital information, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the National Electronic Extension Platform (NEEP).
Truth Live News gathered that the novel platform, designed to enhance service delivery in the agricultural sector, works in collaboration with the National Agricultural Research and Extension System (NARES) and other key institutions under the leadership of the ingenious of Senator Kyari, the minister of Agriculture and Food Security.
Real-Time Information Access: Farmers can now receive up-to-date information on best practices, market trends, and innovative farming techniques, allowing for improved decision-making.
Interactive and Cost-Effective: The platform offers an engaging, easy-to-use digital interface, eliminating the need for expensive, in-person extension services.
Enhanced Security: By leveraging digital technology, NEEP reduces the risks associated with traditional agricultural extension services, particularly for rural farmers in insecure regions.
The launch of NEEP marks a significant step in digitizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector, with far-reaching implications for economic growth and business efficiency.
Boosting Agricultural Productivity: With better access to critical farming knowledge, smallholder farmers can increase their yields, contributing to food security and a stronger agricultural GDP.
Encouraging Investment: A tech-driven agricultural sector makes Nigeria more attractive to both local and foreign investors, fostering agribusiness expansion.
Reducing Operational Costs: Digital extension services lower costs for farmers and the government, making farming ventures more profitable.
Improving Ease of Doing Business: By streamlining access to agricultural knowledge and services, NEEP simplifies farming operations, encouraging more structured and sustainable agribusinesses.
The introduction of NEEP shows the government’s commitment to leveraging technology to drive agricultural transformation, boost economic growth, and create a more efficient business environment for Nigerian farmers.