Bauchi Agro-road Network System Connects Smallholder Farmers To Markets

Bauchi State in collaboration with the Federal Government’s Rural Access and Agricultural Markets Improvement project (RAMP) is to create rural road networks and agro-road systems to connect small-holders to markets, reduce post-harvest losses and improve transportation of farm inputs.

Governor Bala Mohammed who gave this assurance, said that the interventions represent major steps to achieving the state’s charter, and on behalf of the government and people of the state, extended his gratitude to the Government of Canada and Global Affairs Canada for their financial solidarity and belief in the potentiality of Bauchi citizens.

He also commended MEDA and the implementation partner – Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited, for their professional technical expertise, on-the-ground execution, and structured approach to economic development, alongside MEA, backed by the visionary support of the Government of Canada through the Global Affairs Canada.

Speaking in Bauchi the 2026 World Agricultural Day, the Governor described this year’s celebration as unique, reflecting on not just crop yields and inputs of life, but also to chart a permanent path forward towards structural prosperity for the agrarian communities, and okayed the strategic partnership with Sahel Consulting Agriculture Nutrition Limited.

He recalled that the state government supported the implementation of rice project, built on the successes of Nigeria Wheat project, also implemented by MEDA and Global Affairs Canada, and supported 294 women and youth-run smallholder businesses to create wealth by promoting value chain development in rice, peanuts, and soybean processors.

Represented by Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Hon. Aminu Hammayo, the governor recalled that the state government promoted the establishment of 590 savings groups in seven local government areas of the state, and from the successes of the implementation of the Nigeria Wheat Project, adopted the model to promote the Village Savings and Loan Associations as a scheme for funding.