The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has unveiled the 2025 Nigeria Food and Agriculture Policy Monitoring Review (PMR) in Abuja.
The initiative, designed under the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP), provides evidence-based analysis to guide reforms, investments, and budget allocations in Nigeria's agriculture sector.
Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, said the timing of the report is strategic as government prepares the 2026 budget, stressing that food security remains central to Nigeria's economic future.
"The MAFAP analysis provides policymakers and development partners with a clear direction for targeted investments and impactful reforms," he noted.
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FAO Representative in Nigeria, Hussein Gadain, described the review as a tool to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development, ensuring the findings align with national priorities and farmer needs.
The report showed rice has gained from trade protection policies, while maize and sorghum remain constrained by weak market integration and restrictive trade rules. Export crops like cocoa and cashew continue to face challenges of quality control, high logistics costs, and currency misalignment.
The launch brought together stakeholders from government, World Bank, private sector, farmer groups, and development partners to chart the path for agricultural transformation in Nigeria.
