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The Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations to enhance food production and ensure long-term agricultural sustainability across Nigeria.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, made this known during a meeting with a delegation from the FAO at his office in Abuja. He emphasised that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is prioritising food security as a cornerstone of national development and economic stability.
Kyari highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to boost agricultural productivity through mechanisation, climate-smart farming, and support for smallholder farmers. He said the administration is implementing strategic interventions to increase crop yields, improve storage infrastructure, and reduce post-harvest losses.
According to the minister, Nigeria is eager to deepen its partnership with the FAO in areas such as irrigation, soil management, and technology transfer. “Our collaboration with the FAO has been instrumental in achieving sustainable agricultural practices, but we believe there is room to do more—especially in ensuring food availability and affordability for all Nigerians,” he stated.
FAO Representative in Nigeria and to ECOWAS, Mr Dominique Kouacou, commended the Federal Government for its renewed focus on food security and expressed the organisation’s readiness to support ongoing reforms in the agricultural sector.
He noted that FAO remains committed to working closely with Nigeria in tackling food insecurity, promoting nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and addressing climate-related challenges that affect rural livelihoods.
The meeting ended with both parties agreeing to develop a new strategic framework to guide future cooperation and scale up food systems transformation across the country.
