Such access is especially powerful for the poor as it provides them opportunities to build savings, make investments and avail credit. Importantly, access to financial services also helps the poor insure themselves against income shocks and equips them to meet emergencies such as illness, death in the family or loss of employment. The size of financial exclusion 6.
Your Excellency, permit me to commend the Nigeria smallholder farmers and the leadership of the various commodity associations for their diligence, bravery, patriotism, and adaptability. The past few years have been quite challenging as they have battled with insurgency, banditry, lock downs and other related setbacks.