Nigeria's Agriculture Ministry Advances CAADP Agenda for 2026

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with state governments, non-state actors, and development partners including Germany, is advancing the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Declaration for 2026–2035. During the Annual Community of Practice (CoP) Meeting on October 5, 2026, in Maiduguri, Borno State, Minister Sen. Abubakar Kyari emphasized the necessity of alignment between federal and state governments for sustainable food security.

He stated that this alignment should result in compatible policies, reliable data, and complementary investments. The Kampala framework prioritizes sustainable production, investment, food security, trade, and governance.

Kyari noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has prioritized food security in the national agenda, aiming to enhance production and affordability while reducing food prices. He highlighted the importance of Nigeria's choices in agriculture for regional and global food markets and mentioned the development of a 10-Year National Agrifood System Strategy and Action Plan.