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About the
National Oil Seeds Project

The National Oil Seeds Project (NOSP) is a $144.55 million initiative funded by IFAD, the OPEC Fund, and the Government of Uganda, aimed at fostering inclusive rural transformation by sustainably developing the oilseeds sector. With the core objective of accelerating commercialization in key oilseed value chains to enhance smallholder livelihoods and resilience, the project is led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), while the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) coordinates the critical market linkage infrastructure component.

NOSP is a comprehensive program that combines agricultural support with critical infrastructure development, with the MoLG playing a pivotal role in unlocking market access for oilseed farmers through the construction of rural roads.

Project Objective



  • To Construct, rehabilitate, and maintain 2,500 km of Community Access Roads (CARs) to connect oilseed production areas to markets.

Project Implemention Details

81 Districsts
120,000 smallholder households
Implementing Agency: MoLG
Target Crops: Soybean, Sesame, Groundnuts, Sunflower.

Geographical Scope

Areas of implementation

81 Districts ,132 Sub Counties ,264 Parishes and 601 Villages clustered under 6 Regional Hubs
  • Acholi
  • Lango
  • Teso

Eastern Region

The Project is being Implemented in 22 Districts of :Kibuku, Pallisa, Butebo, Buteleja, Budaka, Tororo, Busia, Namayingo, Bugiri, Jinja, Iganga, Mayuge, Bugweri, Buyende Namutumba, Kaliro, Luka, Kamuli, Bulambuli, Mbale, Manafwa, Sironko, Namisindwa and Buyende.

Northern Region

The Project is being Implemented in 31 Districts of : Arua, Adjumani, Zombo, Nebbi, Yumbe, Moyo, Koboko, Pakwach, Midia-Okoloo, Obongi, Terego and Maracha, Gulu, Amuru, Kitgum, Pader, Lamwo, Nwoya, Omoro, Agago, Lira, Apac, Dokolo, Oyam, Amolatar, Alebtong, Otuke, Kwania, Kole, Bukedea, Serere, Kaberamaido, Amuria, Soroti, kumi, Ngora, Katakwi, Kapelebyong and Kalaki

Central Region

The Project is being Implemented in 10 Districts of : Masindi, Kiryandongo, Hoima, Kikube, Luwero, Nakaseke, Kyankwanzi, Sembabule, Kiboga and Nakasongola.

Key infrastructure under NOSP

Road Infrasturcuture
Support to Market Linkage Infrastructure Serving Oilseed Sector throught LGs to Construct, Rehabilitate and maintain 2,500kms of Community Access Roads in rural Areas.

Project Sponsors

The National Oil Seeds Project (NOSP) is a major initiative funded by IFAD, the OPEC Fund, and the Government of Uganda