About OAFN
Established in 2007, the Organic Agriculture Foundation of Nigeria is the national unifying platform for safe, healthy, and economically viable food systems.
The Context
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is at a critical crossroads.
While agriculture remains the backbone of rural livelihoods and national food supply, the sector faces escalating challenges including:
- Soil degradation
- Climate change impacts
- Declining productivity
- Food safety concerns
- Youth unemployment
- Farmer–herder conflicts
- Increasing dependence on synthetic agrochemicals
A major barrier is the high cost of third-party certification. OAFN was established to provide a unified national coordinating platform, utilizing Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS)—a transparent and cost-effective quality assurance mechanism—to provide a credible alternative that strengthens farmer organizations and builds consumer trust.
Our History
OAFN was created in 2007 and formally registered in September 2010. It was pioneered by dedicated agricultural visionaries including Alh. Ibrahim Abbagubio, Sarki Abdullahi Ibrahim, and Prince Peter Okedare Bakare.
Pioneered By:
- Alh. Ibrahim Abbagubio
- Sarki Abdullahi Ibrahim
- Alh. Suleiman Musa
- Prince Peter Okedare Bakare
- Alh. Muhammed Hakim Jiga
- Prince Ahmed Ademola Balogun
- Dr. Hubibert Kleebeg Lindensh
Our Vision
To promote and advance organic agriculture and agroecology in Nigeria through healthy ecosystems, empowered farmers, resilient livelihoods, and trusted food systems.
Our Mission
To coordinate, promote, and strengthen the sector by empowering producers, implementing inclusive certification, facilitating markets, and advocating for policies that protect health and the environment.
Why Organic Agriculture?
Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, biodiversity, and people. It avoids synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, growth regulators, hormone stimulants, and harmful livestock feed additives.
It integrates traditional knowledge, innovation, and modern science to promote fair relationships and a good quality of life.
The Importance & Benefits
- Enhances soil health
- Conserves water
- Protects biodiversity
- Increases farmer incomes
- Creates entrepreneurship opportunities
- Delivers safer, nutrient-dense food
- Strengthens climate resilience
- Reduces environmental risks
Health
Sustaining soil, plant, animal, human, and planetary health as one interconnected system.
Ecology
Working with living ecological systems and natural cycles.
Fairness
Building equitable relationships and stewardship of shared resources.
Care
Managing agriculture responsibly for present and future generations.
Our Strategy & Long-Term Goals
Through these specific strategies, OAFN ensures farmers are economically empowered and professionally supported.
Standards Promotion
Support the harmonization of national standards covering inputs, farm production, processing, handling, storage, and finished products to ensure consumer confidence.
Skills Development
Facilitate continuous professional development in organic production, certification, quality control, PGS implementation, and marketing.
Market Access
Promote improved farm productivity, post-harvest handling, packaging, branding, and linkages to local, regional, and international markets.
Our Core Values
The guiding principles that dictate our approach to sustainable agricultural development across Nigeria.
Production of Safe Food
Committed to food security and the highest standards of organic production.
Farmer-Centered
Driven by participatory development and the empowerment of local producers.
Transparency
Operating with absolute accountability and integrity in all our PGS processes.
Inclusiveness
Prioritizing youth, women, and pastoralists to ensure equitable agricultural growth.
Sustainability
Dedicated to environmental stewardship and climate-resilient farming practices.
Professionalism
Grounded in evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and market excellence.