In Nigeria, Sustain Africa will support the government with advisory services around three main pillars:
- Second a technical expert to the government to develop and execute on plans to use a donation of fertilizer brokered by WFP: The expert will advise on suitable blends and monitor blending operations as well as support the government in tracking progress. The aim is to reach 1 million maize, soyabean and rice farmers through the blended stock.
- Support the development and strengthening of public-private sector partnerships and platforms: Sustain Africa will support and lead the convening of zonal dialogue platforms bringing together private and public actors and research at the state and national levels focus on issues around food security, productivity and yield. The platforms will serve as a knowledge sharing and institutional mechanism for information gathering by government ensuring private sector voice is heard and captured in the design and implementation of policies and programs.
- Support system-strengthening and improved results-based impact reporting on social inventions by government: Given the size of the country, aligning and strengthening systems is imperative to ensure sustainable growth. To maximize impact within the project timeframe, AFAP will focus on supporting the new government in setting up monitoring and impact assessment mechanisms to support the tracking of fertilizer distribution.