A foreign funded programme recently organised a stakeholders’ meeting in Northern Nigeria to discuss the importance of effective agricultural budgeting in the region. The meeting brought together various stakeholders, including government officials, farmers, and agricultural experts, to brainstorm ways to improve the agricultural sector in Northern Nigeria. The programme’s goal is to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and rural communities in the region by promoting sustainable agricultural practices and increasing access to markets. The stakeholders’ meeting was an opportunity for the programme to engage with key players in the agricultural sector and gather feedback on its proposed budgeting framework. The framework aims to allocate resources efficiently and effectively to support the growth of the agricultural sector in Northern Nigeria. The meeting also provided a platform for stakeholders to share their experiences and challenges in implementing agricultural projects in the region. The programme’s team presented an overview of the proposed budgeting framework, highlighting its key components and expected outcomes. The stakeholders were impressed with the programme’s efforts to engage with them and appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the development of the budgeting framework. The meeting was attended by over 50 stakeholders, representing various organisations and institutions involved in the agricultural sector in Northern Nigeria. The programme’s team also provided an update on its progress in implementing its activities in the region, including the provision of training and technical assistance to smallholder farmers. The stakeholders commended the programme for its efforts to support the agricultural sector in Northern Nigeria and encouraged it to continue its good work. The meeting concluded with a call to action, urging stakeholders to work together to implement the proposed budgeting framework and support the growth of the agricultural sector in the region. The programme’s team is committed to continuing its engagement with stakeholders and to providing support to the agricultural sector in Northern Nigeria. The meeting was a significant step towards achieving the programme’s goals and objectives, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector in the region. The programme’s efforts to promote sustainable agricultural practices and increase access to markets are expected to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and rural communities in Northern Nigeria. The stakeholders’ meeting was a testament to the programme’s commitment to engaging with stakeholders and to its dedication to supporting the agricultural sector in the region. The programme’s team is looking forward to continuing its work in Northern Nigeria and to making a positive impact on the lives of smallholder farmers and rural communities. The meeting was also an opportunity for the programme to learn from stakeholders and to identify areas for improvement in its proposed budgeting framework. The programme’s team is committed to incorporating the feedback and suggestions from stakeholders into its budgeting framework and to ensuring that it is responsive to the needs of the agricultural sector in Northern Nigeria. The programme’s efforts to support the agricultural sector in Northern Nigeria are part of its broader goal to reduce poverty and improve food security in the region. The programme’s team believes that the agricultural sector has the potential to drive economic growth and development in Northern Nigeria, and it is committed to supporting its growth and development. The stakeholders’ meeting was a significant step towards achieving this goal, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector in the region.