{"id":126305,"date":"2026-03-25T20:10:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=126305"},"modified":"2026-03-25T20:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:10:31","slug":"nigeria-eu-partner-on-project-for-food-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/nigeria-eu-partner-on-project-for-food-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria, EU Partner on Project for Food Security\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>By Godswill Michael<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has partnered with the European Union and its member states to launch a \u2018Twinning Project\u2019 aimed at strengthening Nigeria\u2019s agricultural value chains and advancing food sovereignty.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The initiative, unveiled in Abuja on Wednesday, is a strategic collaboration involving the EU and member countries including the Czech Republic, Austria, and Latvia. It is designed to support Nigeria\u2019s transition to a more resilient and sustainable agricultural system through the deployment of climate-smart technologies and institutional capacity building.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, represented by the Minister of State, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, described the project as a milestone in Nigeria\u2019s agricultural transformation agenda.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He noted that the initiative aligns with the Federal Government\u2019s broader goal of repositioning agriculture as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and food security.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Nigeria\u2019s agricultural sector remains central to its economy, employing a large share of the population, yet it continues to face structural challenges including low productivity, weak value chains, post-harvest losses, and increasing vulnerability to climate change. These constraints have persisted despite various policy interventions, often due to gaps in implementation, limited institutional capacity, and weak coordination across the value chain.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>According to Abdullahi, \u201cthe Twinning Project is designed to advance climate-smart agriculture and strengthen sustainable food systems in Nigeria,\u201d adding that it will reinforce ongoing interventions such as irrigation development, dry-season farming, mechanisation, and improved access to inputs including fertilisers and climate-resilient seeds.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He disclosed that the project would support a comprehensive review of the National Agricultural Resilience Framework (NARF) and align Nigeria\u2019s agricultural policies with global best practices. \u201cIt will also facilitate capacity building for Nigerian institutions through training programmes, study visits, and technical exchanges,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In his remarks, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, said the partnership seeks to bridge the gap between policy formulation and implementation in Nigeria\u2019s agricultural sector.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cAddressing food insecurity requires not only investment but strong institutions and effective policies. This project will identify key gaps and provide practical recommendations that translate into real improvements for farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities,\u201d Mignot stated.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He added that by strengthening institutional frameworks and promoting climate-smart practices, the initiative is expected to boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and mitigate environmental risks.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He also noted that the programme aligns with the EU\u2019s broader priorities of supporting climate-resilient agriculture, inclusive growth, and job creation, particularly for youth and women.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In recent years, the Federal Government has intensified efforts to improve agricultural productivity through investments in irrigation, mechanisation, digital agriculture, and enhanced access to inputs. However, translating these policies into measurable outcomes has remained a key challenge, underscoring the need for stronger institutional frameworks and international technical collaboration.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Director of Planning and Policy Coordination at the ministry, Ibrahim Tanimu, emphasised the importance of the collaboration in bringing together technical expertise from European institutions and Nigerian professionals.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He said the project would focus on critical areas of agricultural policy and climate-smart development to enhance resilience across the sector.<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Godswill Michael The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has partnered with the European Union and its member states to launch a \u2018Twinning Project\u2019 aimed at strengthening Nigeria\u2019s&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":118578,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-126305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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