Africazine:
The Nigerian government is taking significant steps to enhance food sovereignty through agricultural initiatives.
A two-day workshop organized by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the Bank of Agriculture, focused on reviewing the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) Project. The project has recorded a total of 2,536,184 metric tonnes of produce valued at N2,312,746,400,000, contributing to food availability and stabilizing prices.
Nigeria’s Agricultural Growth Scheme Workshop Insights
The workshop held in Abuja aimed to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the NAGS-AP Project. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, emphasized the need for an effective framework to improve the project’s impact on the agricultural ecosystem. The focus is on six staple crops: wheat, rice, maize, sorghum, soyabean, and cassava.
During the four seasons of implementation, the project has made substantial contributions to food security. The Minister noted that the initiative is crucial for bridging food supply gaps and ensuring national food and nutrition security.
Nigeria: Key figures on NAGS-AP Project
- 2,536,184 metric tonnes of produce
- N2,312,746,400,000
Future Directions for Nigeria’s Agricultural Initiatives
The NAGS-AP Project will continue to support farmers with essential inputs for staple food production. Institutional support is also a priority to enhance performance and sustainability in agriculture.
Next Steps for the NAGS-AP Project
- Develop a new implementation framework
- Enhance operational strategies for food sovereignty
- Address high costs of agricultural inputs
Nigeria is committed to strengthening its agricultural sector for improved food security.
