Abdulhamid
A loan of $450 helps to access quality farm inputs and services.
Abdulhamid's story
Abdulhamid returned to his village in Kaduna, Nigeria, from the city some years ago after losing his job, to begin maize farming. Like many other farmers in his community, the income he earns from cultivating is not sustainable enough to enhance the standards of living of his family.
Before joining Babban Gona, Abdulhamid's major challenge as a farmer was very low income, lack of access to credit, lack of access to premium markets, and poor farming practices.
Because of the training provided by Babban Gona, Abdulhamid was able to get the maximum output from his farm. Also, there is currently an increase in the cost of fertilizers due to political tension.
Therefore, Abdulhamid is requesting an increased loan to buy better-yielding seeds, fertilizers, and other important agricultural inputs that will improve his farming operations and boost his yield, enabling him to generate earnings of up to twice the average Nigerian farmer's annual income.
Abdulhamid plans on using the profit to build a better house for his family and pay his children's school fees.