Nigeria is stepping up efforts to implement the CAADP Kampala Declaration (2026–2036) as part of its plan to strengthen agriculture and food security. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, announced this at the Community of Practice Summit on CAADP in Abuja, themed “From Kampala to Abuja: Transforming Agrifood Systems in Nigeria.”
He said the focus areas include sustainable food production, agro-industrialization, reducing post-harvest losses, and promoting intra-African agricultural trade to make Nigeria’s food systems more productive, resilient, and sustainable.
Senator Kyari stated that the Federal Government has rolled out several key initiatives to achieve these goals. “We are providing 2,000 tractors and establishing Special Agro-industrial Zones in states like Kaduna, Cross Rivers, and Ogun,” he said.
The Minister explained that these projects, with investments totaling $538.05 million, are expected to generate $1 billion by 2027. According to him, these efforts are designed to drive agro-industrialization and create new employment opportunities across the agricultural value chain.
He also mentioned the Nigeria Postharvest Systems Transformation Program (NiPHaST), which aims to tackle the N3.5 trillion in annual postharvest inefficiencies. The program focuses on improving value chains and strengthening food sovereignty to ensure better food security outcomes. To guide and monitor progress, an Agricultural Sector Working Group has been established. This group includes research institutions, private and public sector partners, NGOs, and civil society organizations to promote good governance, share best practices, and ensure accountability.
“The collaboration between federal and state governments is vital for achieving the transformation envisioned in the Kampala Declaration,” Senator Kyari said. He appealed to Commissioners for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Rural Development, noting that “you hold a crucial role in shaping the direction and impact of our agricultural policies and programs at the sub-regional level. Our challenges require not only innovative solutions but also coordinated action and unwavering commitment at every level of government.”
Key stakeholders also shared their views on the transformative role of CAADP in Nigeria. Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, said CAADP has delivered positive results in aligning national and continental goals.
Dr. Karen Yansen of German Cooperation added that the Kampala Declaration promotes evidence-based governance, integrated monitoring, inclusivity, and equity. Minister Kyari reaffirmed the federal government’s support for coordinated efforts to build robust, equitable, and sustainable food systems across Nigeria’s regions.