NIRSAL

To workers everywhere
Through your work, may you provide, impact, and find fulfilment.

Nigeria’s 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 represent a powerful frontier for structured, inclusive, and economically driven national development.

With the right design and ex*****on, they can unlock region-specific opportunities, deepen value chain development, and drive coordinated growth across sectors. Achieving this, however, will require deliberate and sustained collaboration across public institutions, private capital, and development partners.

At NIRSAL, we have had the privilege of engaging with some of the Chief Executives of these Commissions, including, recently, those of the South East Development Commission and the 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, and we see strong potential for impactful partnerships. The real turning point will be in translating potential and intent into well-structured, bankable programmes that deliver tangible outcomes.

We commend the leadership and vision of 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗢𝗸𝗼𝘆𝗲 𝗜𝗜 and 𝗖𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗬𝗶𝗹𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗶𝗹, of the 𝗦𝗘𝗗𝗖 and 𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗖, respectively, and remain committed to working with them in line with our mandate to unlock opportunities for agricultural production, value addition, and trade.

Water powers agriculture, and agriculture powers economies.

At NIRSAL, we see sustainable water use as key to resilience, productivity, and food security.