No fewer than 248,000 smallholder farmers from eight states are expected to benefit from climate-conscious agricultural solutions and insurance solutions, courtesy of Leadway Assurance’s public-private partnerships with the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), State governments and PULA Foundation.
The eight states in Nigeria whose farmers will benefit include: Borno, Enugu, Taraba, Ekiti, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau and Jigawa States.
Through this partnership, participating state governments subsidise 50 per cent of the insurance premiums on behalf of farmers, while PULA/BAYER foundations cover the balance via donor financing.
This structure ensures that farmers, many of whom are highly vulnerable to climate-related risks, can now access and afford protection against shocks that continue to threaten food security across the country, such as droughts, floods, and pest outbreaks.
The initiative is also set to be amplified through the Harvesting Hope Caravan – a nationwide grassroots engagement roadshow across four geopolitical zones in the country. While the caravan represents an important awareness-building engagement activity, it is only one part of a larger effort to empower farmers with innovative solutions, education, and practical support to navigate the harsh realities of climate change and boost productivity.
Speaking of the partnership, the global head of Agricultural Risk Solutions at Leadway Assurance, Ayoola Fatona, said, “ This partnership is more than selling insurance; it is about building a climate-smart agricultural landscape that is resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.
With PFSCU, PULA, and state governments, we are helping farmers secure their livelihoods, encouraging innovation, and safeguarding Nigeria’s food systems for the future.”
Commenting further, the managing director of Leadway Assurance, Gboyega Lesi
said, “At Leadway, we recognise the urgent need to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural landscape in the face of climate change. Our role goes beyond risk transfer; we enable farmers with knowledge, advisory services, and access to solutions that make them more resilient. This partnership shows how public-private collaborations can protect livelihoods and build lasting food security for our country.”
The Harvesting Hope initiative underscores the role of insurance and advisory services as catalysts for agricultural transformation. By embedding climate-conscious strategies into grassroots engagement, Leadway and its partners are charting a path toward a future-ready Nigerian agricultural system that supports farmers but also empowers communities and fuels inclusive economic growth.
