The Food and Agriculture Organisation has unveiled Nigeria’s comprehensive agricultural policy monitoring framework, targeting evidence-based transformation under the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy.
The 2025 Nigeria Food and Agriculture Policy Monitoring Review represents a strategic collaboration between FAO and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, designed to optimize public expenditure and enhance agricultural productivity across the nation. This initiative arrives as Nigeria grapples with food security challenges affecting over 200 million citizens.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari emphasized the review’s alignment with government priorities, particularly as the Federal Ministry of Finance prepares the 2026 budget proposal. “Credible research results will support government expenditure and resource allocation decisions,” Kyari stated during the Abuja launch ceremony.
The comprehensive analysis, developed through FAO’s Monitoring and Analysing Food and Agricultural Policies programme, examines public expenditure patterns and commodity price incentives across multiple years. This data-driven approach provides policymakers with critical insights for investment planning and policy implementation strategies.
Dr. Hussein Gadain, FAO representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, highlighted the strategic partnership’s potential impact on agricultural transformation. “The evidence and recommendations will serve as a foundation for inclusive growth, improved food security, and sustainable development,” he explained to stakeholders comprising government officials, development partners, and private sector leaders.
The timing proves crucial as Nigeria seeks to increase agricultural yields and improve nutrition outcomes amid rising food costs and climate-related production challenges. The framework specifically targets smallholder farmers who constitute the majority of agricultural producers but face persistent constraints including limited technology access, inadequate financing, and insufficient infrastructure.
Key actions emerging from government priorities and stakeholder consultations ensure the findings remain relevant and achievable for Nigeria’s agricultural transformation agenda. The initiative emphasizes sustainable practices while addressing the growing demand for locally produced food commodities in both domestic and regional markets.
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