Nigeria Aims to Reduce Food Imports, Boost Domestic Production<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has unveiled plans to drastically reduce food imports and increase domestic agricultural production. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Edun emphasized the need for self-sufficiency, stating, “We should not be importing food.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support for small-scale farmers through seed and fertilizer provisions
Enhancing wet and dry season harvests
Reducing imports while boosting productivity
Balancing imports with domestic production<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-term goals include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doubling agricultural productivity through improved local seedlings and farming practices
Achieving economic independence and food security<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nigeria faces challenges such as rising food prices and low agricultural yields. The government’s economic overhaul includes addressing the impact of fuel subsidy removal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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