The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, has launched the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Simplified Policy Document, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agrifood systems in line with continental agricultural frameworks.
The launch took place during the Community of Practice (CoP) meeting held on Monday, 6th October 2025, at Fraser Suites, Abuja. The meeting brought together Commissioners of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Rural Development from across the country to deliberate on strategies for advancing agricultural transformation and boosting food security in Nigeria.
Speaking during the event, Senator Kyari emphasized that as the Malabo Declaration (2014–2025) comes to an end, the newly adopted Kampala Declaration (2026–2036) will guide Africa’s agricultural development for the next decade. He explained that the Kampala Declaration will focus on scaling up agricultural investments, fostering inclusivity, strengthening intra-African trade, and promoting innovation and technology adoption across the continent.
“The responsibility before us is great, but so too is the opportunity. We must move beyond business-as-usual approaches and embrace bold reforms that will make our food systems more productive, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable,” he stated.
Highlighting key Federal Government interventions aimed at achieving food security and economic growth, the Minister disclosed that 2,000 tractors and implements have been provided to support mechanized farming and improve agricultural productivity.
He added that Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) have been launched in Kaduna, Cross River, and Ogun States, with additional states to follow. According to him, the project already leverages $538.05 million in investments and is projected to attract an additional $1 billion by 2027, boosting agribusiness, employment, and rural development.
Senator Kyari also announced the introduction of the Nigeria Postharvest Systems Transformation Program (NIPHAST), designed to address postharvest inefficiencies estimated at ₦3.5 trillion annually. The program aims to reduce food waste, enhance agricultural value chains, and strengthen national food sovereignty.
To ensure effective coordination, the Minister revealed that an Agricultural Sector Working Group has been established, bringing together research institutions, the private sector, development partners, and civil society organizations. The group will serve as a governance mechanism to promote accountability, scale up best practices, and stimulate collective action within the agricultural sector.
According to him, these initiatives are expected to raise household incomes, create direct and indirect employment—especially for youth and women—and build a resilient agricultural value chain that guarantees national food security.
Senator Kyari urged stronger collaboration between Federal and State Governments, noting that synergy is essential for sustainable agricultural transformation under the Kampala Declaration. He then declared the CoP meeting open after unveiling the CAADP Simplified Policy Document, which serves as an accessible guide for policy domestication and agricultural transformation at both national and sub-national levels.