About Us

Welcome to the Nigeria Seed Portal, the cornerstone of Nigeria’s agricultural innovation. Our platform, co-managed by the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) and the National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), is dedicated to advancing the Nigerian seed sector.

Our Vision To catalyze Nigeria’s agricultural revolution, driving sustainable growth through superior crop varieties.

Our Mission To offer a dynamic platform that supports the release, regitration and protection of crop varieties, ensuring farmers’ access to seeds that enhance productivity and resilience.

Our Portals

• Plant Variety Release Portal: A comprehensive platform facilitating released and registration of crop varieties,] offering a seamless and transparent online process, giving access to high-yielding, and climate-resilient crops tailored to Nigeria’s diverse agricultural needs.
• Plant Variety Protection Portal: At the forefront of innovation, this portal helps breeders and the PVPO to protect breeders’ intellectual property, encouraging ongoing research and development in plant breeding.

Our Partnership The National Seed Platform was initially established in collaboration with Dutch partners (Naktuinbouw, Wageningen University and Research) under the Collaborative Seed project, reflecting a shared commitment to agricultural excellence. Today, it stands as a symbol of Nigeria’s dedication to a greener, more prosperous future.

Join us in planting the seeds of tomorrow for a flourishing Nigerian agriculture.