USDA Partners FACAN on policy formulation

As a means of developing the Nigerian agriculture sector through the provision of favourable policies and work plan, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has shown interest in partnering with the Federated Commodity Association of Nigeria (FACAN). This was made known by the National Secretary, FACAN, Dr. Bello Nuhu Dogondaji in Abuja.

NPPAN chooses new election date

National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has slated August 28 and 29, 2019 for board members’ meeting and the election into executive posts of the association. The President of the association, Engr. Henry Oladunjoye told food farm news in Abuja.

New National Cashew President promises repositioning

The newly elected President of National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) Hon. Ojo Joseph Ajanaku has promised to reposition the association with strategic mechanism to regulate the produce in the market.

Industry ministry wants transparency of commodity associations

The Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment (FMITI) has advised the major commodity associations registered under it to be more proactive and transparent in their dealings so as to enhance more government support with detailed record of accountability in all ramifications. The Director, Commodity Products Inspectorate in the ministry, Mrs. Opelolu Opewe gave the advice during an interface session with major agricultural commodity associations in Abuja.

Demand for Nigerian produce soars in Brazil, says FACAN representative

Brazilians at the recently concluded trade fair held at Novotel Hotel, Sao Paulo Brazil rushed at buying all the Nigerian agricultural processed products at the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria stand where products like shea butter, ginger, turmeric, castor and others were all bought because of their health uses.

FACAN boss advocates Agric Bank’s recapitalization

*Adewunmi, Cassava Commodity president canvasses use of land as collateral.

FACAN), President in Middle, Dr. Victor Iyama & the President of Cassava Growers Association of Nigeria, in white native Pastor Segun Adewunmi during the AGRIKEXPO and Agro food held in Abuja

The National President, Federation of Commodities Agriculture Association of Nigeria (FACAN), Dr. Victor Iyama has resounded that the recapitalization of Bank of Agriculture (BOA) would put an end to challenges facing the financing of farmers in Nigeria while the President of Cassava Growers Association of Nigeria, Pastor Segun Adewunmi canvassed for the use of land as collateral for loan with and other properties for commercial banks for effective agricultural business.

Pepper elects Mahmoud, others as leaders

Elected leader

The Federation of Agricultural Commodity Association of Nigeria (FACAN) has conducted an election that emerged Engineer Mahmoud Mahmoud as the President of Pepper Producers, Processors and Marketers Association, and Shetima Hassan Ibrahim as Deputy President with six other Vice President (VP) from each geo-political zones of country as officers.

NEEM elects Karaya, others as leaders

The  New NEEM Executives

The Federation of Agricultural Commodity Association of Nigeria (FACAN) has conducted an election that emerged Alhaji Musa Karaya as the President of Neen Growers, Processors and Marketers Association with six other Vice President (VP) from the geo-Political zones of country as officers.

FOREX: Agric exporters ready for litigation- FACAN President

Dr. Victor Iyama

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy of Foreign Exchange (FOREX) market initiated by its Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele has again received another attack from the President of Federation of Agricultural Commodities of Nigeria (FACAN) Dr. Victor Iyama who had severally said the policy was rather retrogressive to the development of agriculture in terms of market frontier expansion and revenue generation saying they will not hesitate to take legal action if the policy is not revised to Prof. Soludo’s policy of 2006.