Kyari Advocates National Digital Farmers Register for Nigeria

On September 30, 2026, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, called for the establishment of a unified national digital farmers register during the National Strategic Dialogue on AGROW Subcomponent 2.2 in Abuja. He emphasized that accurate information on farmers is crucial for Nigeria's food security, which relies on effective government interventions like fertiliser distribution and agricultural loans.

The proposed register aims to integrate existing initiatives, including collaborations with the National Identity Management Commission to link farmers with their National Identification Numbers. Kyari urged state governments to manage farmer enumeration and record updates, while the Federal Ministry, through the Federal Department of Agricultural Data and Analytics and the National Project Coordination Office, will oversee the process.

He stressed the importance of an inclusive register that covers women, young farmers, and those in areas lacking network coverage. Additionally, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi supported the initiative, highlighting its potential to enhance national planning and address fragmented agricultural data.