NBCC Advocates Policy Reforms for Nigeria's Agriculture

During the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Agricultural Agro-Alli Summit, stakeholders in Nigeria's agricultural sector, including Mr. Abimbola Olashor, called for significant reforms in the country's agricultural policy framework and investment strategies to boost productivity and achieve food security. The summit emphasized the need for innovative investment policies and resilient frameworks to unlock growth and competitiveness in agriculture.

Mr. John Alamu highlighted the importance of climate-smart agricultural practices, including drought-tolerant and flood-resistant seed varieties, to assist smallholder farmers. Dr. Olayiwol Onasanya urged for strategic collaboration among federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector actors, to streamline food systems and address food safety and market infrastructure issues.

Mr. Kola Masha pointed out that access to land remains a major constraint, particularly for young people and women, and called for simplified land acquisition processes to attract significant investment in the agricultural sector.