• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Women Farmers Pulls Out Of AFAN Over Non-inclusion

by Adegwu John
1 year ago
in Business
AFAN
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The Nigeria Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has officially announced its withdrawal from the All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN), citing poor inclusion of women and persistent leadership tussle within the association.

Advertisement

At a briefing yesterday in Abuja, the national coordinator and president of NWAPDI, Omolara Svensson said that the decision to dissociate from the apex farmers association was not made lightly.

Svensson highlighted the lack of meaningful inclusion and recognition of women within AFAN, which undermines the core objectives and progress NWAPDI strives to achieve.

NWAPDI was established as Nigeria’s first organisation exclusively for women in the agricultural sector, covering production, processing, trade, and commerce. Unlike AFAN, NWAPDI is dedicated to empowering and supporting women in agriculture across Nigeria, ensuring they have a significant and influential role in shaping the agricultural landscape.

Svensson also pointed out that the continuous leadership disputes within AFAN have created an unstable and counterproductive environment which further hindered effective collaboration and progress.

RELATED

Federal Gov’t, IFAD Train 600 Farmers In Budgeting, Farming Techniques In Benue

We’re Making Abia Farmers Globally Visible – Agric Firm

24 minutes ago
Marginal Field Awardees: NUPRC Restates Commitment To Transparency Culture

Oil Prices Plunge 6% As Middle East Ceasefire Eases Supply Fears

4 hours ago

She added that the instability has made it increasingly challenging for NWAPDI to fulfil its mandate under such circumstances.

They now seek to independently advocate for the interests of women farmers and drive meaningful change.

Moving forward, she said that NWAPDI would continue its work to support and uplift women in agriculture through various programmes, initiatives, and advocacy efforts, and aim to create a robust and inclusive agricultural sector in Nigeria.

Svensson also expressed gratitude for the support and understanding as NWAPDI embarks on this new chapter, while reaffirming the group’s dedication to empowering women in agriculture and contributing to the sustainable development of Nigeria’s agricultural industry.

“Despite our numerous efforts to resolve these complicated issues during my tenure as head of women in agriculture for the Oyo State AFAN chapter, we have found it necessary to redirect our energy and resources to NWAPDI.

As of today, NWAPDI stands as the only registered and authorised women-only agricultural initiative in Nigeria, this position underscores our commitment to creating a focused, inclusive, and progressive platform for women in agriculture,” Svensson stated.

 

 


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


Tags: AFANFarmers
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Customs TMP To Deploy 67 Scanners To Seaports, Land Borders

Next Post

Clearance Of Tin-Can Island Port Road Raises Nigeria’s Export Numbers – NPA

Adegwu John

Adegwu John

You May Like

Federal Gov’t, IFAD Train 600 Farmers In Budgeting, Farming Techniques In Benue
Agriculture

We’re Making Abia Farmers Globally Visible – Agric Firm

2025/06/29
Marginal Field Awardees: NUPRC Restates Commitment To Transparency Culture
Business

Oil Prices Plunge 6% As Middle East Ceasefire Eases Supply Fears

2025/06/29
New Afreximbank President To Restructure African Trade
Business

New Afreximbank President To Restructure African Trade

2025/06/29
Oyetola
Business

Federal Gov’t Launches Life-jacket Safety Initiative

2025/06/29
Tech Scholar To Drive Academic Vision As OAU’s New DVC
Business

Tech Scholar To Drive Academic Vision As OAU’s New DVC

2025/06/29
MONEY MARKET: Assessing Customers’ Losses To Fraudsters Through Digital Banking
Business

Cybercrime: Half Of Victims Paid Ransom In 2025

2025/06/29
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Etsu Nupe Urges Agricultural Revolution, Youth Involvement

JESD Launches Prime Investment Opportunity In FCT, Promises High ROI 

Oyo Govt To Enforce Policy On Commercial Motorcyclists

Senator Donates Equipment To Health Center

Ondo Monarch Installs NDDC Director As Asiwaju Of Akure Kingdom

Youths Should Be Given Opportunities In Governance – Makinde

Depreciation: Oshiomhole Blames Ex-CBN Gov Emefiele For Indiscriminate Printing Of Naira

Lagos Waterfront Maiden Summit Will Curb Waterways Danger – Alebiosu

7 In Police Net Over Theft Of Fuel

Sanwo-Olu Mourns Dantata, Sympathises With Aliko Dangote, Kano

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.