Nigeria is implementing the $1.1 billion Green Imperative, a program that will set up regional offices and support 774 mid-sized farms across the country.
Based on the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU), the nation is activating the implementation mechanisms of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP).
Additionally, six regional offices are being established to facilitate the construction of six regional equipment centres and the onboarding of 774 mid-sized commercial farms.
Following its 5th Steering Committee (STEERCO) meeting, which was recently conducted in Abuja, PFSCU provided an update.
The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on April 24th resulted in important agreements and endorsements.
The development reinforces the committee’s commitment to fast-tracking the country’s food systems transformation amid emerging pressures and long-term priorities.
The meeting opened with a critical review of the national food security dashboard, which revealed worsening conditions in the wheat and rice value chains, marked by shifts in market prices against farmers, rising input costs, and an influx of imported alternatives.
In a statement, the unit stated that these platforms will provide farmers with technical and financial access to modernise their operations and stimulate production and productivity across the rural economy.
It said, “The PFSCU and its partners remain focused on turning momentum into measurable impact, responding decisively to urgent needs while building resilient systems that will secure Nigeria’s food future for generations to come.”
However, in response to worsening conditions in the food value chains, the committee approved the immediate activation of an Emergency Ad Hoc Taskforce to conduct a rapid assessment and submit actionable recommendations to the President for urgent consideration.
The statement added, “This move underscores the administration’s responsiveness to real-time challenges and determination to safeguard vulnerable segments of the food system.
“To strengthen long-term planning and policy alignment, the committee formally endorsed the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM), a landmark initiative that will harmonise agricultural planning and investment across the three tiers of government.
“By integrating satellite data, farmer insights, and digital infrastructure, NAPM will significantly enhance coordination and transparency in managing Nigeria’s agricultural resources.
“The initiative also received a $1 million boost from private sector partners to support data collection, platform development, and evidence-based decision-making.”
It emphasised that PFSCU is working with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to create an Early Warning and Rapid Response System to recognise the connection between food security and national stability.
The next-generation platform will use AI analytics to identify possible food supply shocks in Nigeria and facilitate coordinated solutions before problems worsen.
PFSCU announced the Harvesting Hope Caravan, a dynamic nationwide tour that will travel through all six geopolitical zones as part of its public engagement strategy.
The program will include interactive town halls, live demonstrations, and cultural exhibits to share progress, get community input, and foster broad support for the Renewed Hope agenda in agriculture.
Source: Arise News
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