Nigeria's Agriculture Minister Launches Farmers Coalition

On September 30, 2026, the Federal Government inaugurated the Coalition of Farmers Associations for Food Security in Nigeria (COA-FARMERS) in Abuja, coinciding with a reported 4.39% growth in the agriculture sector during the second quarter of 2026, marking its strongest performance since 2021. Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, announced the coalition's formation on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting that the growth was primarily due to the efforts of Nigerian farmers following the President's declaration of a state of emergency on food security.

Kyari stated that COA-FARMERS should serve as a platform for addressing challenges and improving communication between farmers and the government. He also mentioned Nigeria's election to chair the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in February.

The coalition, led by Chief Emmanuel Anoh, includes 99 farmer associations and commodity organizations. Kyari emphasized the need for women's involvement in agriculture and disclosed his appointment as Director of the Presidential Campaign Council for Agro-Allied Commodities Mobilisation.