Business
RMAFC Boss Charges ACTU Members On Integrity and Accountability, Calls for Adherence to Core Values
Joel Ajayi
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), on Thursday, 30th July 2025, commenced a two-day induction and orientation training in Nasarawa State for newly inaugurated members of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU).
Speaking at the opening session, the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Mohammad Bello Shehu, OFR, represented by Director Human Resource and Administration Mr. Rabiu Kabir urged the members to uphold the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and commitment to national interest in the discharge of their duties.
He remarked, “ACTU’s mission to promote transparency and a corruption-free system aligns perfectly with our mandate, and I am confident that our collaboration will yield significant benefits.”
Dr. Shehu noted that the Commission was undergoing a critical phase, having recently achieved a major milestone with the signing of the RMAFC Bill into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He emphasized the need for them to demonstrate the Commission’s core values of fairness, justice, and equity.
Chairman also reiterated RMAFC’s shared vision with ACTU in contributing to national development, affirming the Commission’s commitment to supporting the unit while expecting equal dedication and diligence in return
In his closing remarks on behalf of the ACTU Chairman, the Secretary of the Unit, Mr. Mohammed Bashir Umar who described the training as a success, thanked all the participants for their commitment. He obseeved that the exercise had equipped members with the knowledge of how and when to apply extant rules effectively. “It is our responsibility to alert management to areas where the system is not functioning optimally,” he added.
He further highlighted the importance of ACTU within any organisation and urged members to remain proactive in identifying and addressing any irregularities. “ACTU is a special unit, each of us has a duty to strive toward correcting any abnormality we encounter,” he said.
The scope of the training covered several critical areas, including: Budget Monitoring and Implementation, Conduct of System Study and Review by ACTU, Overview of the ACTU Standing Order and Overview of Ethics and Integrity Compliance Study
Agriculture
PULA, Leadway Assurance Disburse ₦396 Million to Climate-Affected Farmers, Strengthen Food Security Efforts
In a major intervention to shield smallholder farmers from climate shocks, agri-insurtech firm PULA has spearheaded the disbursement of ₦396,697,672 in insurance claims to over 40,000 farmers impacted during the 2025 wet season.
The payout, executed in partnership with Leadway Assurance and supported by the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), covered farmers across Taraba, Borno, Kaduna, and Plateau States who suffered climate-related losses.
The initiative was made possible in part by Bayer Foundation, whose $450,000 premium subsidy support in 2025 wet season helped lower the cost of insurance for thousands of vulnerable smallholders in 8 states, with 4 states receiving payouts. The Foundation is set to scale up its contribution to match the growing aspirations of state governments.
Speaking at the cheque presentation ceremony in Abuja during the 2025 Wet Season Insurance Claims Payout under the National Agribusiness Planning Mechanism (NAPM), PULA’s Nigeria Country Director, Dr. Michael Enahoro, said the initiative goes beyond compensation, insisting that it’s about securing Nigeria’s food systems.
“Our focus is not just on payouts but on increasing food production. We must continue to support farmers who work tirelessly under harsh conditions to feed the nation,” Dr. Enahoro said. He called for stronger policies that directly impact farmers and reaffirmed PULA’s commitment to expanding agricultural insurance as a tool for resilience.
PULA’s data-driven approach to climate risk was key to identifying affected farmers and triggering payments. The company worked with Leadway Assurance to underwrite the risk, while PFSCU aligned the program with the national food security agenda. State governments also supported grassroots enrollment.
Gboyega Lesi, MD/CEO of Leadway Assurance, described the payout as “a reinforcement of a safety net that protects the hard work of thousands of farmers,” adding that “through climate insurance, we ensure that a bad season does not translate into total loss of livelihood.” He commended PULA’s technology and field structure for making rapid, transparent payouts possible.
Ayoola Fatona, Global Head of Agric Solutions at Leadway Assurance, noted that the 2025 wet season brought significant climate variability and yield fluctuations. “The true value of insurance lies in claims payment, especially in challenging periods. Our data-driven partnership with PULA helped mitigate losses,” he said.
Looking ahead, PULA and Leadway Assurance plan to scale coverage to 73,000 farmers in the 2026 farming season, deepening penetration of climate insurance across Nigeria’s food-producing belts.
Commissioners from the beneficiary states commended PULA and Leadway Assurance for de-risking agriculture, restoring farmers’ confidence, and building a more resilient agricultural sector
State-by-state breakdown of claims facilitated by PULA:
- Taraba State: ₦154,308,035
- Borno State: ₦127,192,472
- Kaduna State: ₦69,726,150
- Plateau State: ₦45,471,015
Total: ₦396.7 million.
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