Edun Rallies Stakeholders: “Agriculture Must Be Nigeria’s Engine for Food Security and Growth”

With hunger and inflation biting hard across Nigeria, the Federal Government has made a bold move to reposition agriculture as the heart of its economic revival plan. At the inaugural meeting of the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) in Abuja, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, called for a smarter, faster, and more inclusive approach to agricultural development.
The Director of informatrion and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga in a statement on Wednesday quoted Edun to have said,
“We need agility, resilience, and coordination. Agriculture is not just a sector—it’s our foundation for sustainable food security and long-term prosperity,” Edun declared.
Against a backdrop of soaring food prices, insecurity in farming communities, and rising youth unemployment, Edun reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to build a future where Nigeria grows what it eats—and thrives by what it exports.
The ASWG, a multi-sectoral platform, is set to become a key driver in aligning Nigeria’s agricultural strategies with the post-Malabo agenda, which targets increased investment, productivity, and resilience across African food systems. For Edun, this is not just about meeting continental commitments—it’s about delivering results that Nigerians can see and feel.
“We must boost productivity, expand access to finance for farmers, and unlock the value in our agricultural exports,” he emphasized.
The Minister assured stakeholders that the Ministry of Finance will throw its full weight behind efforts to strengthen the agricultural value chain—from seed to harvest, market to export—stating that agriculture remains central to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic transformation plan.
This latest move signals a strategic shift away from isolated policies to coordinated, high-impact actions that could transform rural communities, feed millions, and create new wealth for the nation.
Experts see the ASWG’s formation as a turning point—one that could redefine how Nigeria responds to food insecurity, climate challenges, and global market shifts. If implemented with urgency and clarity, the initiative could catalyze a new era where agriculture is no longer a subsistence activity, but a scalable engine for inclusive economic growth.
As farmers await tangible reforms and citizens demand affordable food, the challenge now lies in converting vision into victory—on the farm, in the markets, and on family dinner tables across Nigeria.