Explore Nigeria’s present and historical food security policies, strategies, and programs across. Our Policy & Program Directory helps you track government’s strategies for fighting hunger and food insecurity in Nigeria.
There are currently 7 policies in this directory beginning with the letter A.
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African Development Bank Agro‑Processing Zones Initiative – 2025
With $2.2 billion committed, the AfDB is establishing agro-processing zones in 28 states to reduce post-harvest losses, create rural jobs, and strengthen food value chains
Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme (ACGS) – 1977
A flagship scheme by the Central Bank of Nigeria designed to encourage banks to lend to the agricultural sector by guaranteeing up to 75% of loans in case of default. It remains pivotal in expanding access to credit for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses.
Agricultural Development Projects (ADPs) – 1975–ongoing
World Bank-assisted, state-based interventions aimed at boosting smallholder productivity and rural livelihoods through extension and infrastructure.
Agricultural Extension Service Revitalization Bill – 2024
A bill to reorganize and strengthen NAERLS (Agricultural Extension, Research & Liaison Services) is under review to professionalize extension services and enhance farmer knowledge transfer
Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) – 2011
Launched under President Jonathan to modernize agriculture, improve agribusiness competitiveness, and replace subsistence farming with commercial value chains.
Agro‑Climatic Resilience in Semi‑Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) – 2023–2028
Launched by the World Bank in 2023, ACReSAL is a 6‑year resilience-building initiative restoring degraded lands across northern Nigeria to support climate-resilient agriculture
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