Amidou NIKIEMA is proud to be a vegetable gardener. Although he didn't have the chance to go to school during his childhood, that hasn't stopped him from finding fulfilment.

A fervent fan of ecological agriculture, Amidou NIKIEMA uses environmentally-friendly methods such as organic fertiliser, neem oil and other natural products to grow his crops. Thanks to the Support Programme for the Promotion of Agricultural Entrepreneurship, Phase 2 (PAPEA-2), Amidou NIKIEMA has been able to benefit from support in terms of training and equipment. PAPEA-2 also facilitated his access to credit by putting him in touch with microfinance structures.

Water-related challenges, particularly when the dam runs dry at certain times of the year, are a major difficulty for Amidou NIKIEMA. His aim is to build a borehole equipped with a water tower. This will enable him to grow tomatoes all year round to ensure continuous production.

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