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Tomato Farmers Reap Benefits In Kogi
Tomato Farmers Reap Benefits In Kogi
Tomato farmers reap benefits in Kogi. Tomato farmers in Kogi are experiencing improved yields and higher incomes following the introduction of new measures aimed at reducing post-harvest losses.
Tomato farmers in Kogi are experiencing improved yields and higher incomes following the introduction of new measures aimed at reducing post-harvest losses.
A survey revealed that the initiatives led by agricultural extension officers and farmer cooperatives, are gradually transforming the tomato industry in Kogi.
According to Salihu Adobanyi, Kogi’s chairman of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, the measures include improved post-harvest handling, training programmes for rural farmers, and the use of ventilated plastic crates.
He said, “These efforts have reduced physical damage during transportation and prevented spoilage. Additionally, solar drying methods and small cold storage facilities are being adopted to manage excess harvest and extend shelf life.”
Mr Adobanyi commended the state government for creating an enabling environment for farmers and praised President Bola Tinubu for supporting farmers with input supplies.
He, however, appealed to the government to address the inadequate preservation facilities and processing companies in the state, citing the need for industries to process and preserve perishable produce.
Musa Abdullahi, a small-scale farmer in Lokoja, expressed excitement over the bumper harvest of tomatoes this season, but expressed concerns over inadequate storage facilities and off takers.
“We’re happy with the harvest, but we’re worried about storage. We don’t have access to cold storage facilities, so some of our tomatoes are already going bad. We need help with preservation techniques or storage facilities to reduce our losses,” Mr Abdullahi said.
Ibrahim Usman, a large-scale farmer, said they have invested in storage facilities but not enough to accommodate and preserve their bumper harvest.
He added, “We have invested in some storage facilities, but it’s not enough. We’re looking at exploring partnerships with processing companies to secure a market for our produce.
“The government could help facilitate these partnerships and provide incentives for farmers to adopt better farming practices.”
Tomato Farmers Reap Benefits In Kogi
A female farmer, Alice Halidu, said women are facing challenges in accessing land for farming due to gender parity.
“As women, we face challenges accessing credit and inputs. We need support with financing and training to improve our yields and quality.
“The Kogi Government has been trying to capture more women in farming, but they should provide more opportunities for women farmers to access resources and markets,” she urged.
A manager at Mack Farm Agro-allied Company, John Mathias, said, “As a processing company, we are interested in sourcing tomatoes from local farmers, but we need a consistent supply of high-quality produce.
“We’re willing to partner with farmers who can meet our standards and provide training on post-harvest handling and farming practices.”
NNPC Ltd. HSE Chief Sets Tone For Industry-Wide Safety Standards
NNPC Ltd.’s Chief Health, Safety and Environment Officer, Tonye Alagba, has urged Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) personnel across the company to strengthen collaboration and build a unified HSE team.
Alagba, who made the call at the recent First Quarter 2026 HSE Council Meeting held in Abuja from 15th to 17th April, 2026, called for collective responsibility, strict compliance, and proactive prevention of HSE violations across all business units.
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NNPC Ltd. values strict HSE adherence across all its businesses and operations. The HSE Council Meeting signals the company’s broader intent to raise the bar for safety culture across Nigeria’s energy sector.
NNPC, SNEPCo, NCDMB Donate Geosciences Centre To UNILAG
NNPC Limited, in partnership with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), commissioned and donated the newly built UNILAG Geosciences Centre of Excellence to the University on Friday.
Purposely built to strengthen geosciences education and research in Nigeria, the Centre was inaugurated by the Chief Upstream Investment Officer of NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services Ltd. (NUIMS), Olanrewaju Igandan, alongside the Managing Director of SNEPCo, Ronald Adams; Director of Capacity Building (NCDMB), Abayomi Bamidele; Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule; and the Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, Professor Folasade Ogunsola.
The Centre boasts of a 250-seat auditorium, geoscience and instrumentation laboratories, a rock preparation workshop, hydrogeology, mineralogy, environmental geology, sedimentary and palaeoenvironmental sciences laboratories, a seismic interpretation room, a modern library, a digital museum, and collaborative spaces for students and researchers. It is also supported by a 600 kVA transformer, a 40 kVA solar power facility, and a field investigation coaster bus.
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By connecting academia, industry, and government under one roof, the Centre provides Nigerian students and researchers with hands-on access to modern energy tools, reduces the oil and gas industry’s reliance on international markets for testing and training, and builds the in-country expertise Nigeria’s energy sector needs.
NNPC Limited remains committed to driving capacity building, supporting national development, and working with partners to secure a stronger energy future for Nigeria.
NNPC: Ministers Chart Course Gor West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP)
The Committee of Ministers for the West African Gas Pipeline Project met in Abuja on Friday, reaffirming its central role in West Africa’s regional energy agenda.
The meeting brought together ministers and high-level representatives from Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana, alongside officials from ECOWAS, the West African Gas Pipeline Authority (WAGPA) and West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo).
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, who opened the meeting, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the long-term sustainability and expansion of the pipeline, adding that since its inception, the WAGP has transported over 613 million MMBtu of natural gas, with Nigeria accounting for more than 68 per cent of total volumes supplied to Benin, Togo, and Ghana.
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On his part, NNPC Limited’s Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Olalekan Ogunleye, emphasised the company’s active stewardship of Nigeria’s gas export commitments and its broader role in shaping regional energy cooperation across West Africa.
With gas throughput reaching approximately 80 million MMBtu in 2025, a 22 per cent rise on prior years, and discussions advancing on expanding pipeline capacity utilisation by 45 per cent in 2026, NNPC Limited remains at the centre of efforts to grow a credible, commercially viable regional gas market.
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