Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima announced in June 2025 that the country had signed a $1 billion agreement with Brazil to modernize farming through modern technology, equipment, and training. This is part of Africa’s largest agricultural mechanization initiative, the Green Imperative Project, which aims to boost and optimize Nigeria’s agriculture sector. The comprehensive plan includes the supply of tractors, harvesters, and other advanced farming tools from Brazil, as well as training programs for farmers and agricultural workers throughout Nigeria.
The Green Imperative Project, a flagship project between the governments of Brazil and Nigeria, was first introduced in 2018 with the goal of leveraging innovation to address food insecurity and boost productivity. The $1 billion agreement completes the most recent stage of this partnership.
As per the arrangement, Nigerian farmers will receive thousands of agricultural machines from Brazil. To provide technical support and skill development, training facilities and service hubs would be constructed throughout Nigeria. By training locals to fix and maintain the equipment, new jobs will be created, and downtime will be decreased. Modern farming methods and sustainable practices will be taught to farmers. 
The Nigerian and Brazilian governments’ flagship project, the Green Imperative Project, was first introduced in 2018 to leverage innovation to address food shortages and boost productivity. The most recent stage of this partnership is formalized with the $1 billion contract.
Nigerian farmers would receive thousands of agricultural machinery from Brazil as part of the agreement. Nigeria will see the construction of training facilities and service hubs to provide technical support and skill development.
The machinery will be maintained and repaired by locally qualified personnel, generating new employment opportunities and cutting down on downtime. Farmers will be trained in sustainable farming methods and contemporary farming techniques.
