Olanike Deji
| 组织 | Obafemi Awolowo University-Food Security and Artificial Intelligence group |
|---|---|
| Organization type | University |
| Organization role |
Extension Scientist
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| 国家/地区 | Nigeria |
| Area of Expertise |
Teaching, conducting research and providing services in Agricultural Extension and Rural Advisory
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This member participated in the following Forums
论坛 e-consultation on digital agriculture investments and digital transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Question 3
Smart farming, advisory, financial, and e-commerce are the digital agriculture use cases that have the potential to upscale in Nigeria.
Questions 1 and 2
Q1. Nigeria: The National Accelerated Food Production Programme, Youth Empowerment Scheme, Green Revolution, Operation Feed the Nation, Agricultural Development Projects, Farm Settlement Scheme, Agricultural Transformation Agenda, just to mention a few provide indirect support for businesses in digital agriculture in Nigeria.
Q2. To enhance the performance of the Agricultural policies and programmes in Nigeria, the following recommendations are suggested: 1. Adoption of social and gender-inclusive principles; 2. Adoption of people-centred, participatory, and need-based approach; 3. Active involvement of public-private organizations; 4. Active involvement of tertiary institutions to provide the scientific supports essential for effectiveness and sustainability; 5. Regular monitoring and evaluation.