The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saroafrica Nigeria Ltd. and Siat Group companies operating in Nigeria, (with their respective subsidiaries – Saro Agrosciences Limited; Green Hills Agric Products Limited; Agriseedco Limited; Presco Plc; and Siat Nigeria Limited, each acting severally and not jointly but collectively referred to as Siat Group-Saroafrica Nigeria Ltd) marking a significant expansion of collaboration to strengthen agricultural value chains, improve smallholder productivity, and create inclusive economic opportunities for youth across the Niger Delta and beyond.
The MoU establishes a three-year, non-exclusive framework that brings together PIND’s market systems and community engagement expertise with Saroafrica’s leadership in agricultural inputs and agribusiness services, alongside Siat Group’s integrated agro-industrial operations in Nigeria. The partnership will jointly design and pilot scalable interventions focused on access to quality inputs, technology, finance, climate-smart agriculture, last-mile distribution, and youth-led agribusiness.
Speaking at the signing, Mr. Sam Ogbemi Daibo, Executive Director of PIND Foundation, said the agreement reflects a shift toward system-level collaboration in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. “This MoU positions PIND as a strategic convener in agriculture—connecting communities, systems, and private sector capability to deliver inclusive, climate-smart growth. What we are building with Saroafrica and the Siat Group is not charity; it is system building,” Daibo said.
Under the agreement, smallholder farmers in PIND-supported communities will gain improved access to certified and hybrid seeds, crop protection products, agronomic extension, and innovative financing models. The partners will also pilot cooperative-led bulk purchasing, youth-run agro-dealerships, and embedded input finance to strengthen last-mile delivery and market access. The MoU further prioritizes sustainability and regulatory compliance, including readiness for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), with a particular focus on cocoa and other export-oriented value chains. Joint efforts will support farmer traceability, sustainability awareness, and climate-smart practices.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Leonard Anyanwu, Managing Director of Saroafrica Nigeria Ltd., said the agreement formalizes and elevates a long-standing collaboration: “Our relationship with PIND did not begin with today’s signing. We are now elevating that collaboration to the Group level, bringing Saroafrica Nigeria Ltd. and Siat Group businesses under a unified platform. By leveraging PIND’s networks and partnerships, we expect to extend our reach, improve impact, and set a strong benchmark for future joint initiatives,” he said.
The MoU provides for a Joint Steering Committee to guide priorities and approve annual workplans, while specific financial and operational commitments will be executed through project-specific agreements.
This expanded partnership represents a significant step toward building resilient, productive, and climate-smart agricultural systems capable of delivering jobs, incomes, and food security at scale.
