Food Security Policies

A federal initiative launched to rapidly increase domestic food production through improved inputs and technology dissemination to farmers.

Created to develop arable land for agriculture and reduce food import dependency, with a revived focus on youth participation.

Created to provide access to land and empower youth through mechanized agriculture, NALDA supports commercial farming and agribusiness development across Nigeria.

Successor to the APP, designed to drive inclusive innovation, mechanization, digital agriculture, and sustainability in Nigeria’s food systems.

The current federal roadmap emphasizes job creation, food security, inclusive growth, and agricultural value chain development through public-private partnerships and infrastructure investment.

A comprehensive reform plan emphasizing privatization, diversification, and agricultural transformation as a driver of rural income and food security.

A World Bank-assisted program aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and income among rural farmers through sustainable use of lowland (fadama) resources.

Integrated poverty alleviation strategy addressing youth unemployment, vocational training, and rural development — agriculture was a major focus area.

A partnership with FAO to promote food security, poverty alleviation, and improved agricultural practices at the grassroots.

Partnered with FAO to improve agricultural productivity, food access, and rural livelihoods, targeting all 36 states and the FCT with community-driven interventions.

Created to provide specialized credit facilities to farmers and agribusinesses, NAB was Nigeria’s first agricultural development bank. It later evolved into the Nigerian Agriculture and Cooperative Bank (NACB), and is now part of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA).