The Seed Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN) has pledged to deliver high-quality seeds to farmers across Nigeria and beyond as it unveiled a five-year strategic plan aimed at repositioning the country’s seed sector.
Yusuf-Ado Kibiya, SEEDAN President, committed at the launch of the roadmap in Abuja, describing it as a major step toward strengthening private-sector participation and improving food security.
The strategy was developed with technical support from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Ltd.
Kibiya said the plan directly addresses longstanding challenges faced by seed companies, including governance gaps, quality assurance issues, and weak industry coordination.
“The significance of today’s launch goes beyond mere planning. It symbolises SEEDAN’s readiness to deliver high-quality seeds to Nigerian farmers and beyond,” he said.
According to him, access to improved seeds is central to agricultural productivity and national food security.
“You cannot succeed in any agricultural development without high-quality seeds. If the association can organise, create opportunities, and provide support to industry operators, certainly you will have higher quality materials going to the farms,” he added.
Kibiya noted that SEEDAN, which has more than 500 registered seed companies ranging from small- to large-scale operators, has undergone internal reforms to strengthen unity and institutional coordination.
“We inherited a divided association, yet through unwavering commitment and collaborative spirit, we transformed it into one united, solid entity built on shared vision and common goals,” he said.
The five-year plan is expected to improve regulation within the industry, create growth opportunities for seed companies, and ensure farmers receive improved seed varieties critical to boosting yields.
Speaking at the event, Aisha Hadejia, representing Sahel Consulting, said the roadmap was co-created through a rigorous and collaborative process with SEEDAN members.
“For us at Sahel Consulting, it has been a privilege working together with SEEDAN on this, not as external advisers looking in, but as partners learning together and asking the hard questions,” she said.
Hadejia described the document as a “living framework” focused on measurable impact rather than a mere policy paper.
“Strategy, when done right, is not about documents. It’s about focus, priorities, and most importantly, the people we are doing this for,” she said.
Kibiya called on AGRA, Sahel Consulting, development partners, and government agencies to mobilise resources for the successful implementation of the strategy.
He expressed confidence that the plan would elevate Nigeria’s seed industry, strengthen agricultural security, and enhance farmers’ prosperity.
“The real work starts now,” Hadejia added, underscoring the need for sustained commitment to turn the strategy into tangible results on farms nationwide.
