The Growth Enhancement Support (GES) Scheme was a bold, innovative initiative launched by the Federal Government of Nigeria to address long-standing inefficiencies in the agricultural input supply chain. By leveraging mobile technology and direct delivery systems, the program aimed to empower millions of smallholder farmers with timely access to fertilizers, seeds, and agrochemicals.
Before GES, the supply of farming inputs was riddled with issues—inefficiency, corruption, and lack of access in rural areas. Middlemen profited while farmers struggled. GES sought to change that through digitized registration, e-wallets, and decentralised logistics.
Farmers receiving inputs under GES at our store in Enugu State
The GES Mechanism
Registered farmers were issued electronic vouchers (e-wallets) to redeem their inputs from approved agro-dealers. This bypassed intermediaries and ensured that subsidies reached the right hands. The e-wallet system also provided real-time data on input distribution and farmer demographics, laying the foundation for better planning and support.
Impact: Over 10 million farmers reached across 36 states. Fertilizer availability improved by 70%. Input fraud dropped by 85%.
Our Role in the Transformation
Little World Agro was proud to be among the verified aggregators selected to implement GES in several northern and southwestern states. Our role extended far beyond logistics — we were on the frontline of change, driving outreach, education, and technical support.
Key Contributions by Little World Agro
- Delivered over 50,000 bags of fertilizer to hard-to-reach communities
- Verified and enrolled over 20,000 smallholder farmers
- Organized training sessions for over 200 agro-dealers and local field officers
- Provided real-time data to the FMARD central dashboard through digital tools
Download the full program report:
GES Program Report (PDF)Lessons Learned
GES revealed the power of digital transformation in agricultural systems. It also highlighted the need for private sector collaboration, local trust, and sustained government support. One key takeaway was the importance of training—not just in usage of tech, but in building confidence among rural farmers to trust the process.
To learn more about the national agricultural strategy, visit the official FMARD website.
Little World Agro remains committed to driving agricultural access and equity through smart partnerships, real-time data, and community-rooted logistics. GES may be one initiative, but it represents the kind of scalable, impactful change we champion every day.