Mr Abdullahi described the VCN as a strategic response to poverty, unemployment and food insecurity in northern Nigeria.
The IFAD country director said the annual review of COSOP would help to identify ways to enhance these results in 2026.
The Edo government has reiterated its commitment to sustaining and expanding the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta project.
He expressed optimism about the initiative’s impact on youths and women in the Niger Delta.
She said it was estimated that the country lost N3.5 trillion annually due to post-harvest losses.
Mr Uzoma said the federal government was committed to reversing the trend.
Mr Kyari said the programmes generated positive impacts despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, drought, and flood.
Nigeria says it will scale up agricultural production and assist smallholder farmers through technology adoption.
Mr Igbaukum lamented that farmers in the state were grappling with post-harvest losses which was largely due to lack of storage facilities.
Ms Ekoue, who said NATP was aimed at boosting the growth of agriculture and the transformation of food system through technology and innovation.
