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Nigeria has made significant strides in boosting food production and tackling scarcity, particularly in wheat cultivation.
According to the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, 118,000 hectares of wheat have been cultivated across 11 states, thanks to President Bola Tinubu’s intervention through the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket Project.
This initiative has not only improved wheat farming in Nigeria but also injected over 500,000 metric tons of wheat into the economy, marking a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural history.
Moreover, with contributions from private sector players, including Flour Mills of Nigeria and independent farmers, total cultivation figures are likely to exceed the government’s recorded estimates.
To further enhance agricultural output, the government is introducing mechanization programs to increase farmers’ productivity. Four mechanization programs are currently in the works, with equipment delivery already underway.
The government is also partnering with state governments like Niger, Kebbi, and Kaduna to implement these initiatives.
Nigeria’s adjusted agricultural strategy aims to ensure continuous, year-round production of staple crops, preventing supply shortages and stabilizing food prices.
Subsequently, this is in line with the country’s long-term plans, such as the Nigeria Digital Agriculture Strategy (2020-2030) and the Agricultural Sector Food Security and Nutrition Strategy (2016-2025), which focus on leveraging technology and innovative approaches to improve agricultural productivity and food security.
