By Boluwatife Adedokun
At least 5,000 Imo farmers and cooperative members have received training in digital solutions to help them mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture, Africanews reports.
The one-day training, held at the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, was organised under the European Union-funded DIGISOL PROJECT. It is part of a broader effort to empower farmers in Imo, Ogun, and Kwara states with modern technological tools to boost agricultural productivity and resilience.
According to the organizers, the initiative seeks to promote digital financial literacy and equip rural farmers with the knowledge needed to adapt to the growing climate crisis. Partner institutions in the project include UAES, Al-Hikmah University in Kwara, and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
UAES Vice-Chancellor and Project Manager, Prof. Christopher Eze, described the training as a “timely and relevant intervention.”
Speaking to Africanews, he emphasized that Nigerian farmers, who are key contributors to the national economy, remain vulnerable to climate-induced shocks.
He said digital financial solutions could help farmers access funding, manage transactions, and make better-informed decisions.
“By adopting these digital tools, farmers can improve their operations and withstand the impacts of climate change,” Prof. Eze stated, while commending the EU for the support and the Imo State Government for its backing.
DIGISOL National Coordinator, Chinasaokwu Onyemauwa, also told Africanews that the program aligns with the project’s theme: “Promoting Digital Solutions for Farmers in Remote Communities to Adapt to Climate Change.”
He said this third edition of the training series is focused on building a resilient, tech-savvy farming population.
Onyemauwa called for greater collaboration in scaling the program, adding that digital platforms can unlock better access to markets and finance for farmers, especially in rural areas.
Representatives from MTN MoMo, Moniepoint, and OPAY facilitated sessions during the workshop, offering hands-on guidance to farmers on applying financial technologies in their day-to-day operations.
The event drew wide participation and is expected to contribute to more sustainable farming practices across Nigeria’s climate-challenged regions.
