{"id":7595,"date":"2026-07-09T13:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stakebridgeirpr.com\/media\/?p=7595"},"modified":"2026-07-09T13:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:00:24","slug":"fg-validates-10-year-agrifood-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stakebridgeirpr.com\/media\/fg-validates-10-year-agrifood-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"FG Validates 10-Year Agrifood Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Ayo Susan<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Federal Government has commenced validation of Nigeria\u2019s National Agrifood System Strategy and Action Plan, a 10-year framework designed to align agricultural investments with the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Declaration (2026\u20132035).<\/p>\n

The validation meeting held in Abuja brought together federal and state government officials, development partners, farmers and private sector stakeholders. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the strategy is intended to coordinate agricultural spending, improve accountability and support sustainable food system transformation.<\/p>\n

DECISION HIGHLIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

The strategy introduces a coordinated national framework for agricultural planning, replacing fragmented interventions with a structured approach linked to investment priorities, climate resilience and food security objectives.<\/p>\n

Its implementation framework places emphasis on budget alignment, blended financing, agricultural insurance, affordable credit and improved market access.<\/p>\n

DECISION MEMO <\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s agricultural sector has historically faced challenges from inconsistent policy direction, limited financing, climate risks and weak connections between production and markets. The National Agrifood System Strategy seeks to address these structural constraints by creating a longer-term roadmap that connects government spending with measurable agricultural outcomes.<\/p>\n

The framework builds on previous continental commitments under the Maputo and Malabo Declarations while aligning with the CAADP Kampala Declaration, Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n

Sen. Kyari said ministries, departments and agencies, as well as state governments, must align annual budgets with the strategy to reduce duplication and ensure resources are directed towards common agricultural priorities.<\/p>\n

Beyond production expansion, the strategy focuses on resilience measures including climate adaptation, disaster risk management, reduction of post-harvest losses and support for vulnerable farmers. These areas are critical as food producers continue to face rising operational costs, weather-related disruptions and market instability.<\/p>\n

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi, noted that successful implementation would depend on financing, monitoring systems, political commitment and collaboration among government, investors, farmers and development organisations.<\/p>\n

The strategy provides a policy framework, but its economic impact will depend on execution capacity, particularly at state and local government levels where agricultural activities are concentrated.<\/p>\n

DATA BOX<\/strong><\/p>\n