Nigeria has taken a significant step towards achieving sustainable agriculture with the launch of its National Agroecology Strategy across the country.
The two-day National Summit on Agroecology, Climate Justice, and Public-Private Partnerships in Lagos brought together government officials, farmers, researchers, and development partners to advance climate-resilient food systems.
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The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, emphasized that agroecology offers a strategic pathway to strengthen national food security while safeguarding the environment and improving rural livelihoods.
The summit validated the National Strategy on Agroecology, examining critical objectives such as sustainable natural resource management and transition pathways for farmers.
Key Highlights of the event include;
– Climate-Resilient Food Systems: The government is committed to building climate-resilient food systems through inclusive policy reform and sustainable financing.
– Agroecology Benefits: Agroecology empowers smallholder women farmers to produce sustainably, preserve indigenous seeds, and improve household nutrition.
– National Strategy: The strategy aims to shift Nigeria towards a regenerative and climate-resilient agricultural model.
The summit also unveiled findings from the Budget Analysis on Public Financing for Agroecology (2020–2025), providing actionable insights for scaling agroecological interventions through strategic financing.
