By Abdullahi Lukman
Senator Abubakar Kyari CON, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, addressed a high-level African agricultural conference in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on the impact of public investment.
He joined ministers from Kenya, Tanzania, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the Central African Republic to discuss how targeted funding enhances agricultural productivity and food security.
Senator Kyari highlighted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agriculture sector.
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He cited progress in modernization, mechanization, and farmer support through strategic policies.
“Infrastructure investment, particularly in water resources like dams, is crucial for boosting agricultural productivity,” Kyari stated.
He also emphasized Nigeria’s African Development Bank-funded Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program.
This initiative aims to develop agriculture through infrastructure improvements, including transport, power, water, and processing facilities, while facilitating access to finance, markets, and technology.
The SAPZ program strengthens value chains for key commodities—rice, cassava, ginger, tomatoes, and livestock—enhancing Nigeria’s agricultural competitiveness and food security.
