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08/08/2025

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Food Security During Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON's visit to Nasarawa State.

07/08/2025

HONOURABLE MINISTER ABUBAKAR KYARI VISITS 1,300HA JANGWA RICE FARM, COMMENDS NASARAWA’S YOUTH AND WOMEN ENGAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE

Jangwa, Nasarawa State – August 7, 2025

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, on Thursday visited the 1,300-hectare rice farm in Jangwa, Nasarawa State—one of the legacy agricultural projects of His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule.

The farm, divided into three segments—Block A (250ha), Block B (350ha), and Segment C (700ha)—is a model of youth and women engagement in commercial agriculture. The Minister was impressed by the enthusiastic participation of youths operating motorized sprayers and handling various farming activities with skill and confidence.

Addressing the farmers, Senator Kyari assured them of the Federal Government’s continued support and commended Governor Sule for empowering youths and women through agriculture—a move he said has contributed to peace and social stability in the state.

“The youths are the promise of tomorrow. When we invest in them today, we are securing the future of our nation,” he said. He also pledged to return after harvest to assess the positive impact of the initiative on the lives of the people.

Governor Sule noted that the farm sources its high-quality seeds—Faro 45 and Faro 61—from Olam, which also serves as the major off-taker of the paddy. He stressed the importance of sustaining the project given the level of investment in land development and youth employment.

The visit reflects strong federal-state collaboration under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and reaffirms the government’s commitment to food security, rural transformation, and inclusive agricultural development.

07/08/2025

07/08/2025

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Food Security During Minister’s Visit to Nasarawa

Lafia, Nigeria – August 6, 2025

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to working closely with state governments and private sector partners to strengthen Nigeria’s food security architecture.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, in Lafia, the Minister emphasized that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, remains focused on transforming the agricultural landscape to meet the nation’s growing food demand.

Sen. Kyari stated that the government’s agricultural policies are aimed at closing the country’s food demand deficit and achieving sustainable food systems. He stressed that this objective can only be realized through increased investments in food production by state governments.

In his remarks, Governor Abdullahi Sule highlighted the importance of reducing Nigeria’s sugar importation, noting that the country has sufficient potential to produce sugarcane locally to meet its consumption needs. He called for greater federal support in boosting sugar production and processing.

The Governor also noted that Nasarawa remains one of the top rice-producing states in the country and is currently the largest producer of sesame in Nigeria, reaffirming the state’s critical role in the national agricultural value chain.

The visit underscored the shared commitment of both federal and state governments to achieving food self-sufficiency and fostering inclusive agricultural development.

05/08/2025

“Bring Your Ideas and Hold Us Accountable,” Minister Kyari Tells Youth and Women at AfDB Dialogue

Abuja, August 5, 2025 — In a rousing keynote address delivered yesterday, 4th August, at the African Development Bank’s High-Level Policy Dialogue in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, charged young people and women across the country to take ownership of the nation’s agricultural transformation — and to demand results from their leaders.

“To our youth and women—bring your ideas, and hold us accountable,” the Minister declared, drawing loud applause from the audience, which included financial institutions, diplomats, development partners, and agripreneurs from across the country.

The event, themed “Bridging the Gap: Access to Finance and Empowering Youth and Women for Agribusiness Success,” served as a platform to tackle persistent barriers such as access to credit, land, and infrastructure that have long excluded young Nigerians and women from the agriculture value chain.

Senator Kyari highlighted several bold government interventions under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda — including the operationalisation of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), a ₦1.5 trillion recapitalisation of the Bank of Agriculture, and the rollout of the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM).

He also spotlighted inspiring examples of innovation in the sector — from drone-powered farming and aeroponics to cassava-based nutrition solutions — all led by young Nigerians who are rewriting the narrative of agriculture as a sector of opportunity and innovation.

Despite these efforts, the Minister acknowledged that gaps remain. “Youth under 35 make up less than 10 percent of formal agribusiness owners. This reflects not a lack of interest, but a lack of enabling systems,” he said.

Kyari called on banks and development institutions to deploy capital more strategically: “Finance cash flows, not just collateral. Expand credit guarantees. Shorten timelines for loan approvals. Support enterprise upgrades, and invest in readiness.”

He ended on a note of urgency and collaboration: “This is not just another event. It is a solutions platform. Everyone in this room is part of the solution. The youth and women of Nigeria are watching — and rightly expecting results.”

03/08/2025

HMA Represents Vice President at Groundbreaking of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone in Oyo State

Ibadan, August 2, 2025 – The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, yesterday, August 2, 2025, represented the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Agro-Industrial Hub (AIH) under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Program in Ijaiye, Ibadan Zone, Oyo State.

The landmark event marked a significant stride in the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with the SAPZ initiative serving as a major vehicle for agricultural industrialization, job creation, and inclusive economic growth.

Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Vice President, the Honourable Minister stated that the SAPZ is “not just an infrastructural project, but a bold declaration that Nigeria’s future lies in transforming its agricultural wealth into value-added products that fuel industries, uplift rural livelihoods, and stimulate sustainable development.”

He commended Governor Seyi Makinde, FNSE, for his unwavering commitment to agricultural development in Oyo State and applauded the robust collaboration between the Federal Government, state governments, and key international partners – including the African Development Bank (AfDB), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).

The Vice President, through the Minister, also acknowledged the pivotal role played by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the AfDB, in championing the SAPZ model across Africa, describing him as “a continental leader whose vision has inspired this transformative agenda.”

Reflecting on Nigeria’s recent participation at the United Nations Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, the Minister revealed that high-level bilateral engagements were held, including with IFAD President Dr. Alvaro Lario, to mobilize additional financing for SAPZ expansion across more states.

Reaffirming the Federal Government’s full commitment, the Minister announced plans to onboard 27 additional states in tranches starting with 10 states by the first quarter of 2026, in collaboration with development partners.

He concluded by urging all stakeholders to sustain momentum: “The seeds we planted yesterday will grow into a harvest of national prosperity and global competitiveness for Nigeria’s agriculture.”

The event was attended by senior government officials, development partners, private sector representatives, farmers’ groups, and members of the host community.

30/07/2025

AN INTELLECTUAL RESPONSE TO A MISGUIDED TESTIMONY: IN DEFENSE OF PRINCIPLED, SILENT LEADERSHIP

By
Mustapha Tijani
Patriotic and Conscientious Citizen of Borno State

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I have taken the time to meticulously read your recent post, a narrative cloaked in sentiment, swathed in emotion, and undoubtedly crafted to elicit sympathy from a well-meaning audience. Yet, beneath the melodrama and sensationalism lies a version of events that is conspicuously one-sided, devoid of balance, and riddled with contradictions, half-truths, and glaring omissions. Permit me, therefore, to respond not with bitterness, but with intellectual clarity and a call to reason.

You titled your story “How Four Men Changed My Life While One Man Watched Me Struggle” an emotionally charged assertion aimed at reducing a statesman’s lifetime of service into a singular moment of perceived inaction. You refer, of course, to Senator (now Honourable Minister) Abu Kyari, a man whose character, commitment, and contributions to Northern Borno and beyond far exceed the narrow lens through which you chose to frame him.

Let me be unequivocal: not all leadership is loud, and not all silence is synonymous with neglect.

Senator Abu Kyari is not a man of boastful proclamations or camera-driven philanthropy. He is a strategic, reserved, and principled servant of the people. His track record both as a Senator and now as the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security is replete with silent yet profound interventions in the lives of countless Nigerian youths, particularly those in the North-East geopolitical zone. Many have studied abroad through his facilitation. Many have gained meaningful employment through his discreet recommendations. And yet, unlike some others, he does not parade his generosity across social media in search of applause.

While you accuse Senator Kyari of “refusing” to submit your scholarship application for over 14 months, you conveniently fail to consider the institutional, proced

27/07/2025

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Nigeria Showcases Bold Agricultural Reforms and Global Partnerships at UN Food Systems Summit in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – July 27, 2025 — At the UNFSS+4 Stocktaking Moment hosted at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa premises in Addis Ababa, Nigeria took center stage during a high-level side event themed “Catalyzing Change: Showcasing Nigeria’s Innovations and Collaborations in Food Systems Transformation.” The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, delivered a compelling keynote address on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, highlighting the nation’s achievements, bold reforms, and strategic global alliances in food systems transformation.

The Minister reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building inclusive, climate-resilient, and nutrition-sensitive food systems aligned with global frameworks such as the UN 2030 SDGs, AU Agenda 2063, and the Malabo Declaration. “Today’s event is a call to collective, catalytic, impactful, and sustained action,” Kyari said, noting the importance of innovation, data, and partnerships in the ongoing transformation journey.

Since submitting its National Food Systems Transformation Pathways in 2021, Nigeria has made measurable progress across several fronts. With a focus on agro-industrialization, the country has launched Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs), embraced climate-smart agriculture, and promoted digital tools like the National Agriculture Growth Scheme (NAGS) to support smallholder farmers.

The Minister also emphasized the central role of youth and women, citing nationwide efforts to map and empower young agri-preneurs and launch localised initiatives such as the Nutrition 774 (N-774) programme—bringing nutrition-focused interventions to all 774 local government areas in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s strategy has been backed by robust international partnerships with institutions including the African Development Bank, IFAD, FAO, UNICEF, GIZ, and WFP, among others. In a groundbreaking move, the country has recapitalized the Bank of Agriculture with ₦1.5 trillion and operationalized the National Agricultural Development Fund to drive blended financing into critical agricultural sectors.

Acknowledging existing challenges such as climate shocks, insecurity, and rising food prices, Kyari reaffirmed the urgency behind President Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency on Food Security. This led to the establishment of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), tasked with aligning stakeholders across federal, state, and private sectors.

“Our food systems transformation is not a sprint—it’s a marathon that demands courage, collaboration, and bold investments,” the Minister said, urging development partners, private investors, and Nigeria’s youth and women to lead the charge.

The event concluded with a call for unified global action to drive food systems that are productive, inclusive, sustainable, and nutrition-secure.

22/07/2025

Snippet of Distinguished Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON at the official launch of the National Soyabean Production expansion policy and strategy.

21/07/2025

AWARD: Agric Minister Receives Blueprint Newspapers’ 2024 Minister of the Year Award

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, has been named the Blueprint Newspapers’ 2024 Minister of the Year (Agric Prime Mover).

The Minister's leadership has been instrumental in transforming Nigerian agriculture, marked by groundbreaking initiatives that prioritize climate-smart policies, digital innovation in agriculture, and farmer empowerment. This commitment to impactful, people-centric reforms has catapulted the sector from stagnation to vibrant progress.

The award will be formally presented tomorrow, Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025.

21/07/2025

🌾🇳🇬 Celebrating Leadership, Impact & Innovation! 🇳🇬🌾

Congratulations to our Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, on being named Blueprint Newspapers’ 2024 Minister of the Year (Agric Prime Mover)!

From championing climate-smart policies to revolutionising agro-digitisation and farmer empowerment, your commitment to measurable, people-focused reforms has transformed Nigerian agriculture — from policy inertia to dynamic action.

You’ve proven that real progress doesn’t happen behind closed doors, but in the fields, farms, silos, and markets across our nation. This recognition affirms your tireless drive for food sufficiency, rural prosperity, and innovation-led growth.

👏🏽 We are proud to witness these strides. Under your leadership, the future of Nigerian agriculture is greener, bolder, and brighter.

🗓️ The award will be formally presented tomorrow. Congratulations once again!