The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), a non-profit organization founded in 1986 by Japanese philanthropist Ryoichi Sasakawa, is commemorating its 40th anniversary. The organization, which operates across Africa, has a long-standing partnership with Nigeria, focusing on improving food security and farmer livelihoods.
In recent years, SAA's work in Nigeria has emphasized climate-smart agriculture, post-harvest loss reduction, and market access for smallholder farmers. The organization collaborates with Nigerian institutions, including the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and state-level agencies, to implement its programs.
As it enters its fifth decade, SAA has outlined a renewed strategy for Nigeria. This includes a focus on youth engagement in agribusiness and strengthening value chains for key crops like rice, maize, and cassava to boost productivity and economic resilience.
