FG Unveils New Incentives to Enhance Food Production and Security, Calls for Strategic Investments
Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled new incentives to boost food production in Nigeria during the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) National Subregional Investment Forum in Abuja. Shettima emphasized the importance of addressing hunger as a global security threat and highlighted the need for Nigeria to mobilize resources to ensure food security.
Key reforms discussed include land registration, agricultural credit system strengthening, and expanded irrigation and mechanization to enhance productivity and resilience to climate shocks. Shettima called for strategic investments to triple yields and reduce dependency on seasonal agriculture, inviting investors to partner with Nigeria in its agricultural transformation journey.
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