The Rural Finance Programme is a key initiative under Jigawa-ATA’s Digital Agriculture and Rural Finance pillar, designed to promote financial inclusion, access to credit, and investment opportunities for farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses across Jigawa State. Recognizing that limited access to affordable finance remains one of the major barriers to agricultural growth, this programme establishes innovative models that connect rural producers to reliable financial services while reducing risk for both farmers and lenders.
By leveraging digital platforms, value chain financing, and partnerships with financial institutions, Jigawa-ATA ensures that smallholder farmers and rural entrepreneurs can access the capital they need to expand production, adopt technology, and build resilient livelihoods. The programme also integrates savings, insurance, and micro-leasing products, making finance more accessible, transparent, and sustainable for every stakeholder in the agricultural economy.
The Rural Finance Programme will significantly increase access to credit, insurance, and savings services for rural communities, empowering thousands of smallholder farmers to expand their operations and improve productivity. By promoting financial literacy and digital transactions, it will reduce rural poverty, strengthen local economies, and attract greater private investment into the agricultural sector. Over time, Jigawa-ATA will build a robust, inclusive rural financial ecosystem that supports equitable growth, resilience, and long-term economic empowerment across Jigawa State.