Policies – PiLAF

STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FABRICATION IN OYO STATE

May 21, 2025

PiLAF held a high-level follow-up meeting today, with the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, and senior officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to further advance the Agricultural Equipment Fabrication Policy. The meeting highlighted areas that needed to be revised in the draft policy for further […]

HIGH-LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS MEETING REVIEWS AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FABRICATION POLICY FOR OYO STATE

February 18, 2025

Policies

As part of ongoing efforts to refine and advance the Agricultural Equipment Fabrication Policy for Oyo State, a high-level stakeholders’ meeting was held at the Oyo State Secretariat. This crucial discussion brought together key players in the agricultural sector, underscoring a collective commitment to strengthening local equipment fabrication and fostering agricultural development in the state. […]

EXPLORING URBAN AND PERI-URBAN AGRICULTURE IN IBADAN, NIGERIA – PRELIMINARY INSIGHTS

December 21, 2024

Brown Bag

Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) is gaining traction as a solution to the challenges of rapid urbanisation. This was the focus of the 13th PiLAF Brown Bag Series, where Trent Dilka, a Fulbright researcher at the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF), presented his preliminary findings on “Situational Analysis of […]

INSIGHTS FROM PILAF’S TRAINING WITH POLICY EXPERT DR. OLUSADE TAIWO

October 30, 2024

Policies

PiLAF team had the privilege of hosting Dr. Olusade Taiwo, Director and Founder of the Center for Enterprise Development and Action Research (CEDAR) and the Policy Research and Partnerships Consultant at DAWN Commission, on September 12-13 for a two-day training on policy processes and research. This training provided PiLAF team members with critical insights into […]

STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH NCAM: ADVANCING THE OYO STATE FABRICATORS POLICY

October 11, 2024

Policies

PiLAF’s steering committee for the Oyo State Agricultural equipment fabricators policy document held a strategic meeting with the leadership of the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) in Ilorin on Tuesday, 8th October 2024. Prior to this, the NCAM leadership had been presented with the document for their review and professional input. Led by Executive […]

INSIGHTS FROM THE INTERSTATE AGRICULTURAL POLICY DIALOGUE: SYSTEMS THINKING FOR POLICY PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

October 3, 2024

Policies

On Thursday, September 26th, 2024, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) in partnership with Policy Support for Economic Group (PSEG) hosted a thought-provoking session Interstate Agricultural Policy Dialogue Series. The focus of this session was Systems Thinking for Policy Planning and Implementation, presented by Professor Laura Schmitt Olabisi, Ph.D., […]

ADVANCING AGRIBUSINESS IN NIGERIA: NABG, PILAF AND DAWN COMMISSION COLLABORATE FOR REGIONAL SENSITIZATION

September 2, 2024

Agriculture

The Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), in collaboration with the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) and the DAWN Commission, hosted a two-day regional agribusiness sensitization initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector. This held on August 13-14, 2024, at Adis Hotel, New Bodija, Ibadan. The program welcomed both physical and […]

Addressing Agricultural Challenges: Dr. Benjamin Oyelami on Eyi Ara Radio Show

July 26, 2024

Agriculture, Policies

On Saturday, July 13th, 2024, listeners of Crest FM 91.1 were treated to an enlightening episode of Eyi Ara, featuring Dr. Benjamin Oyelami, the Policy Communication Manager of the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF). Hosted by the dynamic duo Damilola Agbaje and Abayomi Oderemi, the program delved into the pressing issues surrounding agriculture and food security in Nigeria, providing a wealth of knowledge and practical insights.

DEVELOPING THE NIGERIA FERTILIZER ROADMAP: INSIGHTS FROM THE STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION HOSTED BY PiLAF

July 17, 2024

Agriculture

On July 2, 2024, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) organized a pivotal stakeholder consultation at the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) in Abuja, Nigeria. The primary goal was to develop the Nigeria Fertilizer Roadmap, a strategic document aimed at guiding the country's fertilizer industry towards sustainable growth and enhanced agricultural productivity. This consultation was part of the Sustain Africa project, funded by Purdue University and led by the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI). As a member of ANAPRI, PiLAF played a significant role in this initiative.

ADVANCING INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE: PiLAF’S VISIT TO FASOLA AGRIBUSINESS INDUSTRIAL HUB

June 8, 2024

On May 30th, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) embarked on a significant visit to the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, a landmark initiative in Fasola. This visit marks a key milestone in PiLAF’s ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive policy document for agricultural equipment fabricators in Oyo State and […]