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About VCDP Nigeria

The Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) is a six-year programme of the Government of Nigeria funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The programme aims to improve incomes and food security of poor rural households engaged in production, processing and marketing of rice and cassava on a sustainable basis. VCDP was originally implemented in six states of Anambra, Benue, Ebonyi, Ogun, Niger and Taraba. As a result of the programme success, VCDP received additional finance for expansion into three states of Kogi, Nasarawa and Enugu making a total of 9 participating states.

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    I couldn’t believe what I got when I harvested my rice farm in 2018, wet season, It was like a magic, even after removing 600kg of paddy for my personal use, I still realized a total of N1,425,000 naira ($5,130 USD) after sale of the produce. Thanks to IFAD VCDP I am now a millionaire. VCDP has transformed my life. God bless them

    Peter Okonkwo, Rice farmer in Anambra State

    I am very grateful to VCDP for the linkage to Olam. Before, I use to worry on how I am going to sell my produce after harvest, but now no worries, Olam is there for us”

    Mrs Chianan Chia, rice farmer in Benue State

    VCDP taught us improved garri processing techniques. There is a difference; our garri now has better quality. VCDP also taught us about packaging. Now we are starting to package in 1kg, 2kg and 5kg bags. Before, I didn't have money to spend on my children’s education. If their father says he doesn't have, they won't go to school they will just stay at home, but that has changed. Now I have more money, I am spending on their education. Now I can meet my family needs. I feel happy and independent.

    Fati Abdullahi, Chairperson Soko ya ye o Women Processors,Lokogoma, Niger State

    Lokogoma, Niger State
    This training on rice seed production by VCDP is a blessing for me. I do not have words adequate enough to appreciate VCDP for making me a millionaire. I now understand agriculture as a business. This gives me a reason to focus more on agricultural activities because now I am a certified rice seed producer and I am happy to enhance farmers' access to quality rice seeds in my community

    Sumaiya Ahmadu, rice seed entrepreneur in Taraba State

    I never imagined that we could have access to vast land like this but VCDP made it possible for us. I am amazed each time I look at the 30 hectares. The programme aside from providing us with land, gave us cassava stems, fertilizers and herbicides 

    Folashade Arijogbade, a cassava farmer in Aiyetoro community in Ogun State

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