The BOA RH-SHF Fund Nigeria programme creates new opportunities for Farmer Aggregator Companies seeking agribusiness funding, agricultural financing, and market access across Nigeria. Through the Bank of Agriculture’s Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund, qualified agribusiness companies can support smallholder farmers while expanding logistics, warehousing, and agricultural value-chain operations. The BOA RH-SHF Fund Nigeria initiative also strengthens food security and rural economic growth through structured financing and farmer support systems.
The programme invites qualified Farmer Aggregator Companies (FACs) to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and participate as accredited aggregation partners. This initiative aims to improve agricultural productivity, enhance food security, and create sustainable market opportunities for smallholder farmers across Nigeria.
What Is the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund (RH-SHF)?
The Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund (RH-SHF) is a strategic agricultural financing intervention designed to:
- Provide affordable credit facilities
- Improve access to quality agricultural inputs
- Deliver extension support services
- Strengthen harvest aggregation systems
- Guarantee market off-take opportunities
The programme focuses on empowering smallholder farmers while improving efficiency across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain.
BOA recognizes that Farmer Aggregator Companies play a vital role in connecting farmers to resources, financing, logistics, and profitable markets. As a result, the institution seeks competent companies capable of managing aggregation operations at scale.
Eligibility Criteria for Farmer Aggregator Companies
BOA requires interested companies to meet specific operational and regulatory standards before accreditation.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- Possess a valid Certificate of Incorporation
- Provide Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Demonstrate financial and operational capacity
- Show evidence of experience in similar agricultural projects
These requirements ensure that only credible and capable organizations participate in the programme.
Required Documentation for EOI Submission
Applicants must prepare and submit clearly labeled PDF documents during the Expression of Interest process.
The required documents include:
| Required Document | Purpose |
| Formal Application Letter | Introduces the company and interest |
| CAC Certificate & Forms | Confirms legal registration |
| Memorandum & Articles of Association | Shows company structure |
| Audited Accounts (2022–2024) | Demonstrates financial health |
| Tax Clearance Certificates | Verifies tax compliance |
| PENCOM, ITF, NSITF Certificates | Confirms statutory compliance |
| Interim Registration Report (IRR) | Validates contractor registration |
| Registration with NASC/NAIDA | Confirms industry affiliation |
| Bank Reference Letter | Shows banking credibility |
| Evidence of Similar Projects | Demonstrates industry experience |
| Warehousing & Logistics Details | Shows operational strength |
| Economics of Production (EOP) | Provides crop production analysis |
| Credit Appraisal Memorandum | Supports financial assessment |
| One-Year Bank Statement | Confirms cash flow history |
| NIRSAL Letter of Intent | Supports credit guarantee |
Companies should ensure that all documents remain accurate, current, and professionally organized before submission.
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The Strategic Role of Farmer Aggregator Companies
Farmer Aggregator Companies serve as the backbone of agricultural coordination and commercialization.
Under the RH-SHF framework, aggregators will:
- Mobilize smallholder farmers
- Distribute agricultural inputs
- Coordinate extension support
- Aggregate harvests
- Facilitate market access
- Strengthen supply chain systems
The Bank of Agriculture’s RH-SHF programme presents a major opportunity for qualified Farmer Aggregator Companies to contribute to Nigeria’s agricultural transformation while expanding their own operational capacity.
