Championing bio-fortified millet to end hidden hunger, build climate resilience, and achieve food security for all — aligned with UN SDG 1, 2 & 3.
The Nigeria Millet Initiative (NMI) was established with a bold mission: to address the basic issues of Food and Nutrition and contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 1, 2 & 3), with a focus on Global Food Security and Malnutrition — what we call "hidden hunger."
NMI adopts naturally developed bio-fortified pearl millet varieties with superior productivity, adaptability, and nutritional content — high in protein, zinc, and iron — to nourish millions across Nigeria and Africa.
Pearl millet is one of the world's most resilient and nutritious crops — and NMI is making it the cornerstone of Nigeria's food security strategy.
Improving farmer income and food access through high-yield, climate-resilient millet cultivation programmes across Nigerian farming communities.
Deploying resilient, nutritious bio-fortified millet to build long-term food security across Nigeria, addressing acute hunger and chronic food insecurity.
Fighting hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies using bio-fortified millet rich in zinc, iron and protein — especially for children and mothers.
Every programme NMI delivers creates ripple effects — from a single farmer learning better methods, to entire communities accessing nutritious food.
Our mission is to ensure that no Nigerian child goes to bed malnourished — bio-fortified millet is the natural solution that has been growing in our soils for generations.
— Nigeria Millet Initiative, Founding Mission StatementSuperior pearl millet with high zinc and iron to address malnutrition at scale.
Training thousands of farmers with modern cultivation and group farming strategies.
Building supply chains connecting millet farmers to processors and buyers.
Partnering with India, UAE and international organisations for expertise and support.
NMI collaborates with leading millet and food security organisations across India and the UAE.
