Federal Government has announced new incentives aimed at boosting agricultural investment, with the potential to create 21 million jobs.
President Bola Tinubu’s administration plans to implement reforms to expand irrigation, enhance access to credit, and generate rural employment.
According to Vice President Kashim Shettima during the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s forum in Abuja. He emphasized the importance of addressing hunger and vulnerabilities noting the initiatives include streamlined land registration, improved credit systems, mechanization, and irrigation projects.
These measures come amid rising food prices and climate challenges, as Nigeria seeks to reduce reliance on imports and combat food insecurity exacerbated by recent economic reforms.
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