As Global Fertiliser Pressure Bites, Expert Pushes Nigeria Toward Organic Farming and Moringa Economy

A Nigerian agricultural expert has warned that global disruptions in fertiliser supply are exposing the fragility of the country’s food system, urging a decisive shift toward organic alternatives and wider investment in moringa production.
Dr. Ashimashiga Michael Akoloaga, Founder and Chairman of Eden Moringa Productions and Marketers Limited, made the call on Saturday in Abuja during the launch of Moringa House in Nyanya.
He said Nigerian farmers are increasingly struggling to access chemical fertilisers as international supply chains come under strain due to geopolitical tensions affecting key shipping and trade routes.
According to him, the situation is already translating into higher costs and reduced availability of inputs, raising concerns over food production and long-term agricultural stability.
Akoloaga argued that the crisis presents an opportunity for Nigeria to rethink its dependence on imported fertiliser and invest more deliberately in locally produced organic alternatives.
He maintained that strengthening domestic fertiliser production would not only cushion farmers from global shocks but also create jobs and support rural economic growth.
Beyond fertiliser concerns, he also pushed for greater national focus on moringa cultivation, describing it as a “strategic crop” with untapped value in nutrition, health, and agribusiness.
He said moringa-based industries could help diversify incomes, improve public health awareness, and support small-scale enterprises if properly developed and supported by policy.
Speaking at the event, other stakeholders including Professor Samuel Eduviere and Dr. Ignatius Onah called for stronger government-private sector partnerships, particularly in agricultural innovation and natural health products.
They stressed that Nigeria’s response to current global food and economic pressures must go beyond short-term fixes, calling for structural investment in sustainable agriculture and local value chains.