RUWES at the Inception Workshop of the FARM+ Project
RUWES participated in the Inception Workshop of the Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management Plus (FARM+) Project, held on 18th September 2025 at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Nigeria Country Office, Abuja.
Organized by the Federal Ministry of Environment in collaboration with AfDB and supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the workshop officially launched the FARM+ Project, aimed at reducing agrochemical pollution and promoting sustainable farming practices in Nigeria.
The Head of Secretariat, RUWES, delivered a remarkable goodwill message emphasizing the role of rural women in advancing safe and climate-smart agriculture. The event featured goodwill remarks from key stakeholders and technical sessions led by Engr. Dr. (Mrs.) Bahijjahtu Abubakar, who spoke on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment.
A key highlight was the presentation by SRADev Nigeria on the national situation of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) and Nigeria’s commitments under Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).
The workshop concluded with a shared commitment among stakeholders to collaborate in promoting safer agrochemical management and sustainable agricultural development across Nigeria.
