FG–AFDB–JICA AGRIC PROGRAMME INJECTS PRODUCE WORTH ₦2.3 TRILLION IN 3 YEARS
Abuja, Nigeria, february 8, 2026
The Federal Government’s agricultural intervention programme under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) has injected agricultural produce valued at ₦2.3 trillion into the Nigerian economy within the last three years.
Under the initiative, more than 2.5 million metric tons of staple food crops have been added to national supply, significantly boosting food availability and easing pressure on prices across the country. The crops include wheat, rice, maize, sorghum, soybean, and cassava.
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed this while reviewing the performance of the programme, noting that the intervention has played a key role in stabilizing food prices amid global and local economic challenges.
According to the minister, the programme’s success is anchored on strategic partnerships and targeted support to farmers, which have enhanced productivity and reduced supply gaps in major staple crops.
Looking ahead, Dr. Abdullahi revealed that the Federal Government is set to deepen its agricultural reforms by integrating the African Development Bank (AfDB)-funded Policy-Based Operations project into existing frameworks. He also confirmed advanced preparations for the rollout of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) agricultural initiative, alongside the launch of NAGS 2.0.
He explained that the JICA-supported project will focus on boosting the production of rice, maize, soybean, and cassava, while NAGS 2.0 will prioritize wheat and rice cultivation beginning from the 2026 wet farming season.
For the upcoming 2025/2026 dry season, the minister stated that the scheme will concentrate on rice, maize, and cassava production across all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, ensuring nationwide coverage and increased farmer participation.
Dr. Abdullahi reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to achieving food security, strengthening agricultural value chains, and positioning agriculture as a key driver of economic growth and stability in Nigeria.
