Nuru

Farmer cooperatives open a world of opportunities to smallholder farmers.

They help farmers adapt to changing climates, markets, and political landscapes.

Local businesses have the power to transform local economies.

At Nuru, we support rural farmers and pastoralists to earn more and build resilience for the long term through member-owned agribusinesses.

We’re proud to share that Nuru is an Impact Partner of Business Fights Poverty, a global network bringing businesses together to help tackle poverty and inequality.

Together, we’ll keep building practical, climate-smart ways for rural communities to move from uncertainty to long-term stability.

A resilience corridor is a place where strong communities stand together to disrupt spreading poverty and instability.

Remote, rural areas are increasingly exposed to global shocks and stressors, including climate change, expanding cross-border conflict, and economic pressure.

By strengthening rural communities' ties to the greater region, we can cultivate lasting resilience. This is particularly crucial for remote communities that are vulnerable to conflict.

We are delighted to introduce you to Simon Eli, Nuru Nigeria’s new Managing Director. While this role is new, Simon has been a vital part of Nuru Nigeria for the last eight years. His relentless efforts have been a driving force in strengthening communities in northeast Nigeria.

Simon joined Nuru Nigeria in 2018, when the organization was just getting off the ground in a region formerly controlled by Boko Haram. Having been displaced by Boko Haram himself, Simon has a passion for strengthening local livelihoods and equipping families to increase their incomes, ultimately ensuring local communities are resilient.

He holds a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Urban and Regional Planning as well as a Master of Technology Degree in Infrastructure, along with several certifications in program design and project management. He has served Nuru Nigeria in various roles throughout the years as he has grown in his career, with his most recent role as Leadership & Partner Director and Deputy Director to former Managing Director, Amy Gaman.

We look forward to seeing Nuru Nigeria continue cultivating resilience and hope under his leadership. Please join us in congratulating Simon on this well-deserved promotion to Managing Director of Nuru Nigeria!