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Nigeria Unveils Bold Policies to Transform Its Food Systems and Boost Climate Resilience

Godwin Asiegbu by Godwin Asiegbu
September 14, 2025
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Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has announced a series of proactive policies aimed at transforming the nation’s food systems. These measures are designed to unlock sustainable agrifood systems, restore ecosystems, safeguard the climate, and ensure dignified livelihoods for millions of Nigerian farmers.

Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari

Speaking at the High-Level Event on “Unlocking Sustainable Agrifood Systems for Climate, Nature, and Livelihoods” during the UNFCCC Standing Committee on Finance Forum in Rome, Kyari outlined Nigeria’s commitment to climate-smart agriculture and inclusive food security.

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Partnership with FAO to Drive Evidence-Based Policies

Kyari highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) through the Monitoring and Analyzing Food and Agricultural Policies (MAFAP) Programme, launched in 2022. This partnership provides extensive policy analysis to inform Nigeria’s agricultural reforms and accelerate the transition to a climate-resilient, nature-positive food system.

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Key initiatives under this framework include:

Distribution of improved seeds to farmers

Promotion of sustainable soil management

Expansion of agroforestry systems

Increased food production and rural livelihoods


National Agrifood Systems Investment Plan (NASIP)

The NASIP is designed to enhance agricultural investments, expand job opportunities, and make nutritious diets more affordable for Nigerians. It also focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting reforestation, and driving inclusive growth across the agricultural value chain.


Aligning Climate Commitments with Agricultural Transformation

Kyari revealed that Nigeria’s upcoming Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) will align climate targets with agricultural transformation. The plan emphasizes:

Climate-smart and regenerative farming

Land restoration and sustainable soil practices

Empowering smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth

Similarly, the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) integrates climate adaptation strategies across agriculture, water, health, and infrastructure. The government is also exploring carbon trading and results-based finance under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement to attract investment through carbon credits generated from climate-smart agriculture and ecosystem restoration.


Flagship Projects to Strengthen Food Systems

Nigeria is rolling out several high-impact projects to bolster the agricultural sector’s resilience, including:

Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ)

Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP)

Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND)

Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP)

National Agricultural Growth Scheme – Agro Pockets (NAGS-AP)

These programs aim to scale up production, improve market access, and enhance rural livelihoods.


Call for Global Support

Kyari urged international partners such as FAO, IFAD, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to increase concessional financing for developing climate-resilient crops and sustainable farming practices. He also acknowledged the technical support received under GEF’s Food Systems Integrated Programme (FSIP), which promotes innovation and knowledge sharing across countries.

Tags: Climate Smart FarmingFarmers EmpowermentFood SecurityNigeria AgricultureSustainable Development
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