The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has announced a new partnership with the Peace for Humanity Foundation to raise ₦70 billion for the creation of farm cities aimed at empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
The proposal was officially presented on 22nd August 2025 at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, restated the agency’s commitment to initiatives that promote inclusion and economic empowerment.
He said, “it is established beyond reasonable doubt that there is ability in disability,” adding that people with disabilities possess extraordinary skills and resourcefulness that can make meaningful contributions to national development.
Hon. Gufwan also noted Nigeria’s population growth, projected to reach nearly 300 million within the next 25 to 30 years. He stressed that food security will remain one of the country’s top priorities, pointing out that PWDs must be included in efforts to build a self-reliant and food-secure nation.
The farm cities project will begin in six pilot states and is planned as an integrated agricultural hub. Facilities within the farm cities will include crop and animal farming such as poultry, fishery, dairy, and feed production.
The initiative will also host skills acquisition centers covering ICT, tailoring, barbing, electrical training, and other trades. Scholarships for children of PWDs and those with special needs will be offered, alongside recreation and sports arenas, and specialized healthcare and insurance programs.
Unlike conventional farms, these farm cities will combine agricultural production with training and social support, ensuring holistic empowerment and economic participation for the disability community.
The project also carries the royal patronage of HRH Aminu Ado-Bayero, Emir of Kano, while receiving financial support from AA Rano, demonstrating strong national backing for its vision of inclusion, unity, and sustainable development.
The Executive Secretary assured stakeholders that the Commission will collaborate closely with the Peace for Humanity Foundation to guarantee the success of the program.
He emphasized that the initiative is a landmark step to ensure that persons with disabilities are fully integrated into Nigeria’s agricultural and economic growth.