By Peter Adelowo
The Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive review of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme–Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) as part of efforts to strengthen food security across the country.
Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, made this known at the opening of a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja.
He said the review aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for sustainable agricultural development and improved food production nationwide.
According to the Minister, the meeting is aimed at assessing achievements recorded over the past four farming seasons, identifying existing gaps, and developing strategies to enhance the efficiency and impact of the programme.
He noted that the scheme focuses on key staple crops including rice, wheat, maize, sorghum, soybean and cassava.
Senator Abdullahi revealed that over 2.5 million metric tonnes of produce, valued at more than two trillion naira, have been recorded under the programme.
He emphasized that the review would ensure that federal government interventions directly benefit genuine farmers and contribute meaningfully to national food security.
Also speaking, the National Coordinator of NAGS-AP, Mr. Anselm Ogorowu, said thousands of farmers have received critical farm inputs since the programme’s inauguration.
He added that agricultural extension agents would continue to provide advisory services to farmers to improve productivity.
Stakeholders are expected to propose innovative ideas and practical solutions that will further strengthen the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and enhance food production across the country.
