Nigeria has unveiled the 2023 National Agricultural Sample Survey (NASS) Report, a major milestone in strengthening the country’s agricultural data system.
The launch was held on December 2 at the United Nations Building in Abuja, with the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security leading the ceremony.
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The Minister highlighted the importance of the survey, describing it as a critical tool for tracking performance across agricultural value chains and shaping evidence-based policies.
The 2022/2023 survey was conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the FAO, and the World Bank. It covers all 36 states and the FCT, spanning 767 Local Government Areas, and provides extensive data on crops, livestock, fisheries, and forestry.
“Key findings from the report show cassava leading major-season crop production with over 21 billion kilograms, followed by yams (18.7 billion kg), maize (17.3 billion kg), and rice (over 13 billion kg).
“In the minor season, onions topped the chart with 2.67 billion kilograms, reflecting strong potential for year-round horticultural production, especially with expanded irrigation investments,” a statement by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture said.
The Minister noted that the report reinforces President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes a secure, data-driven, and resilient food system.
He emphasized that the numbers represent the hard work of millions of Nigerian farmers and stakeholders whose efforts keep the economy running.
According to the Minister, the findings also align with Nigeria’s continental commitments under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), signalling the country’s continued push toward sustainable and inclusive agricultural growth.
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