Tag: agriculture minister
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FG Expands National Wheat Production Program, Targets Resilience in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Federal Government today officially launched the 2025/2026 Dry Season Wheat Production Programme in Maiduguri, signaling a strategic push to strengthen Nigeria’s food security and agricultural economy. The Federal Government today officially launched the 2025/2026 Dry Season Wheat Production Programme in Maiduguri, signaling a strategic push to strengthen Nigeria’s food security and…
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A Bold Leap to Agricultural Mechanisation: Nigeria Targets 2,000 Tractors Annually To Address Current Deficit
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a decisive move to bolster Nigeria’s agricultural sector, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, announced the country’s goal to produce 2,000 tractors domestically each year. This initiative, he asserts, will boost food production, create jobs, particularly for women and youth, and address food and nutrition security concerns across…
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Analyzing Nigerian Minister of Agriculture’s Ambitious Plan for Agriculture and Food Security
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigeria’s new Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, recently outlined an ambitious multi-year plan to overhaul the country’s agricultural sector and boost food security. While the initiative appears comprehensive and well-intentioned, its success will likely hinge on effective implementation, stakeholder cooperation, and sustained investment. Before we take a dive into Minister Kyari’s…
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Nigerian Agric Minister Outlines New Strategies for Food Security and Renewed Hope Agenda
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a recent press briefing, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, detailed the government’s ambitious plans to transform the country’s agricultural sector and enhance food security. The strategies are part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aiming to uplift the agricultural…
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