By Abdullahi Lukman
The Federal Government on Monday, 3rd November 2025, inaugurated the Technical Session of the 47th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) in Kaduna, aiming to advance food sovereignty and transform Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem.
Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, said the session would allow stakeholders to develop strategies to reduce reliance on food imports and guide national agricultural policy.
He described the session as the council’s “engine room,” where memoranda from states, partners, and the private sector are reviewed to shape actionable resolutions.
Ogunbiyi emphasized aligning the session with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes agriculture for economic recovery and transformation.
He urged participants to share innovations and best practices in climate-smart agriculture, extension reforms, agribusiness, and digital transformation to strengthen Nigeria’s food systems.
The event also highlighted support from development partners, including FAO, IFAD, WFP, AfDB, World Bank, USAID, and IFPRI, which provide technical and financial assistance to help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2 – Zero Hunger.
Kaduna State Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Murtala Mohammad Dabo, welcomed the council, noting the state’s commitment to agriculture as a driver of opportunity, peace, and prosperity under Governor Uba Sani’s leadership.
The session featured presentations of memoranda from ministry departments, state offices, and research institutes, with participation from organizations such as ActionAid, GiZ, IFDC, and AGRA.
