– A GLOBAL GATEWAY INITIATIVE · AESPP
Earth Observation
Based Agricultural
Innovations in Nigeria
Strengthening Nigeria’s institutional capacity in climate services and data-driven agriculture by co-developing a Climate Smart Information System with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA)
DURATION
30 months
NATIONAL COUNTERPART
NASRDA
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
European Space Agency
PROJECT GOAL
To support NASRDA in developing and implementing a Climate Smart Information System (CSIS) to improve decision-making in the agricultural sector in Nigeria by strengthening the role of Earth Observation data.
PROJECT GOAL
Five outcomes to achieve lasting impact
Each objective stands on its own and reinforces the others, from physical infrastructure at NASRDA, through training and the CSIS itself, to the regional conference and the knowledge platform.
01
EO Training Lab at NASRDA
A 50-seat ML/AI lab with GPU server, solar backup, networking and an open-source software stack.
02
Training Programme
Eight-week train-the-trainer programme for up to 50 participants covering GIS, AI, crop monitoring, weather and IoT.
03
Operational CSIS
A multi-tiered Climate Smart Information System co-developed with NASRDA, reaching farmers across every literacy level.
04
Regional Conference
A feasibility study and convening in 2028, bringing together stakeholders from across the region.
05
Dissemination Platform
A knowledge platform that maintains and shares project results with policymakers, industry and the public.