Nigeria Launches AI Satellite Crop Monitoring System

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an AI-powered satellite crop monitoring system, marking a significant advancement in the modernization of the agricultural sector. This initiative, which targets 15 priority states, was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed by Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Presidential Office, on behalf of the Federal Government, alongside representatives from Morocco's OCP Africa and Ground Truth Analytics.

The system is designed to provide real-time intelligence on farm activities, enabling better monitoring of crop cultivation and land use. Marion Moon, representing the Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated that the platform aims to strengthen agricultural planning and policy coordination.

The pilot program has already reached 250,000 farmers across 13 states, focusing on five major commodities. The partnership seeks to build local expertise in agricultural technology and improve decision-making processes at both federal and subnational levels.