About AFDIN

Association of Farmers with Disability in Nigeria – furthering inclusion of PWDs who are farmers in policies, programs and projects for job creation, food security & economic revamp.

We are committed to breaking physical, social and institutional barriers. With the Disability Act and National Commission for PWDs, we know that farmers with disability can do exploits.

AFDIN provides end-to-end consultancy and partners across the agro-allied value chain to ensure full inclusion.

20,000+ farmers with disability reached
Partnerships with 14 agro agencies
advocating inclusion since 2017

Our GREEN Goal

Galvanize support, Revitalize sector, Empower farmers, Equip with skills, build sustainable Network for farmers with disability.

"We are excited, energetic and committed to making a difference – desire to be fully included."

Our CULTIVATE Objectives

C

Collaborate

with agencies & parastatals

U

Unify

formidable coalition

L

Lobby

legislature for policies

T

Train

members in modern farming

I

Integrate

assistive tools & tech

V

Validate

role via VVF model

A

Advocate

PWDs to join farming

T

Trade

produce & derivatives

E

Expand

branches & SOPs

R.I.P.E Vision

Resourceful, Included, Productive, Empowered – transforming Nigeria’s agro‑industry.


Mission: Viable agricultural body protecting rights of farmers with disability through collaboration & quality services.

Our SEED Strategy

S - System connectivity — collaborations, networking, mentorship
E - Entrepreneurial & economic empowerment
E - Extensive advocacy & enlightenment
D - Developmental trainings & capacity

AFDIN Management Team

Usman A. Nahuche
Chairman · Sarduana
Joseph Jacob
Member
Haruna Muhammad
Member
Kyennan Mizim
Member
James D. Lalu
PhD, NPoM · Director General/CEO

Dr. J.D. Lalu — Development practitioner, agripreneur, disability rights advocate. ES of National Commission for PWDs, founder AFDIN.

📬 Contact Us

Suite 6, Room 4, 2nd Floor, Mallam Shehu Plaza, NO35 Igbami Street, Jabi District, Abuja FCT.

+234 810 103 8311 | +234 803 601 7677

pwdfarmersng21@gmail.com

www.afdin.org.ng

AFDIN is committed to touching lives of farmers with disability across the agro value chain.

Developing a roadmap for increased agrarian participation by PWDs.