Famoriyo Foundation Famoriyo Foundation Famoriyo Foundation
info@famoriyofoundation.org
Osun State, Nigeria
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About us

35

YEARS OF LEGACY

Who We Are

Empowering Lives, Building Sustainable Impact.

We recognize that rural farmers form the backbone of Nigeria’s food system, yet they remain underserved, under-resourced, and under-recognized. Our interventions focus on identifying the unique challenges they face—particularly women—and offering practical solutions that directly impact their livelihood. From microcredit to mechanization, technology training, we design solutions that meet farmers where they are.

With the “Farmers First” philosophy, our mission transcends agriculture. It is about dignity, development, and building resilient communities where farmers don’t just survive, but thrive. Through collaborative partnerships with governments, cooperatives, academic experts, and donor agencies, we’re laying a new foundation for rural prosperity—starting from Osun State and expanding across Nigeria.

Launched in 2012 by the Ooni of Ife, Late Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II
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Our programs are focused on rural farmers—both men and women—across South West. Particular emphasis is placed on:

  • Smallholder and subsistence farmers in need of financial and technical support.
  • Rural women farmers who face structural inequality and need specialized support.
  • Youth and students with potential to lead agricultural innovation.

Our work thrives through collaboration with:

  • Osun State Government of Nigeria
  • Osun State Agricultural Development Corporation
  • Farmers’ Cooperative Societies
  • Osun State Agricultural Development Programme (OSADP)

Together, we identify legitimate farmers, distribute resources, and build capacity at the community level.

1). Increase productivity and market access for rural farmers.

2). Enhance participation of rural women in agricultural development.

3). Scale food production to meet national demand.

4). Foster equity in agricultural income distribution.

5). Reduce rural-urban migration through rural job creation.

6). Improve access to credit and mechanized farming solutions.

7). Strengthen socio-ecological research for tailored development.

Our Endowment budget is dedicated to:

• Providing microloans to over 1,000 farmers across 30 rural LGAs in South West.

• Organizing quarterly training and extension workshops in partnership with agricultural experts.

•Acquiring and deploying mechanized equipment such as tillers, sprayers, and irrigation kits.

•Award scholarships and facilitate capacity-building programs for women and youth in agriculture.

•We allocate funds transparently, balancing direct intervention and administrative efficiency, with annual reviews conducted by external auditors.

• Academicians

• Agricultural Experts 

•Fund Managers 

•Local Government Officials

Vision

• To be a beacon of agricultural transformation in Africa.

• To empower every rural farmer with the tools, resources, and support needed to live a dignified and productive life.



Mission

• To provide Nigeria’s rural farmers with access to credit, modern agricultural tools, and sustainable knowledge systems.

• To promote gender inclusion by investing in women farmers and educating the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Core Values

• Integrity – Transparency in all dealings.
• Empowerment – Uplifting underserved communities.
• Sustainability – Promoting long-term agricultural resilience.
• Equality – Equal access to opportunities, especially for women.
• Collaboration – Partnering with communities and governments.