The Federal Government stated on Tuesday that among other things, Nigeria’s food security was being negatively impacted by inconsistent policies, insecurity, economic instability, and rising oil costs.
The agriculture industry was cited as the most viable industry for the suggested diversification plan of Nigeria’s economy, and it was said that attempts were being made to address these issues.
This was said at the formal Abuja unveiling of the Revised National Agricultural Seed Policy, 2022 by Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Mahmood Abubakar.
He said: “As we all know, Nigeria is currently confronted with a number of challenges ranging from economic uncertainty, policies inconsistency, rising oil prices, population explosion, insecurity and of recent the armed conflicts in many nations of the world.
“All these factors are already having its effect on the agricultural system and food security of the nation. To this end, the present administration has identified the agricultural sector as the most viable sector for the proposed diversification plan of the economy.
“Many reforms and policies have been put in place in the sector to facilitate its development as well as attract the necessary investment to the sector.
“The present seed policy document represents the concerted efforts of the NASC and stakeholders towards ensuring that farmers have unrestricted access to best genetics to enhance their productivity.”
