Things To Know About FISP Ahead Of FG Flag-off

In this post, we will be discussing Things To Know About FISP Ahead Of FG flag off so keep reading.

As you all know, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has held a stakeholders’ meeting ahead of the flag-off of the Farm Inputs Support Programme (FISP), described as a flagship national economic and social impact intervention aimed at cushioning the effect of rising input costs on farmers across the country.

What is FISP? FISP means Farm Input Support Programme. It is a flagship national economical and social impact intervention. Its primary mission is to accelerate domestic food production and stabilise prices by providing targeted farm input support to smallholder farmers across the federation.

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FISP is implemented by the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), and it is a core economic and social impact initiative. It is derived from the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Fertilizer Support Programme, aligning directly with national priorities for food security and broader economy stabilization.

8 Things To Know About FISP

1. How is FISP different from previous fertiliser subsidies? FISP is based on a comprehensive productivity enhancement platform by using data-driven beneficiary targeting and crop-specific input packages (e.g., tubers, cereals etc) tailored to regional strengths rather than just distributing generic fertilizer.

2. Why is the Federal Government prioritising this programme now? The FG has declared a State of Emergency on Food Security to combat rising food inflation and reduce reliance on expensive imports. FISP is the primary vehicle to operationalise this mandate, treating food security as a matter of national security by directly increasing domestic supply.

3. What is the role of the NADF in this project? The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) Is the implementation body responsible for the programme's governance, coordination, and accountability.

4. Who is eligible to benefit from FISP? The programme specifically targets smallholder farmers, who currently produce 90% of Nigeria's food staples but face significant gaps in access to farm inputs. In it test phase, it ams to support over 200,000 farmers across twenty five (25) states and the FCT.

5. Which states are included in the Regional Flag-off? The flag-off states are Katsina, Borno, Niger, Ekiti, imo, and Cross River, with a national flag-off in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).

6. How will the government prevent the unauthorised distribution or diversion of these inputs? To protect public funds, the NADF has integrated strengthened transparency and anti-diversion controls.

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7. What crops are covered under the FISP? The crops and vegetables cover the FISP are rice, maize, milet, sorghum, sesame, yam, cassava, pepper, tomato and onion.

8. How does the FISP promote the food security policy of the present administration? By providing a grant of fertilizers to 128.930 smallholder farmers, the FISP aims to support agricultural productivity in the Y2026 wet season crop cultivation nationwide. It is expected that increased crop output will enhance the attainment of the food security policy.