The federal government has unveiled a 10-year agricultural renewal plan to be led by young Nigerians, aimed at transforming the nation’s food systems and boosting the economy.
Announcing the plan at the UN Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, Vice President Kashim Shettima said it aligns with the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) and focuses on youth engagement, public-private partnerships, and job creation in agriculture.
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He noted that the Tinubu administration is already taking steps to support the initiative through investments in value addition and agro-processing to reduce raw material exports and strengthen local economies.
Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the CAADP 2026–2036 Kampala Declaration, describing the plan as a comprehensive approach to empower youth and build a resilient agricultural sector that drives national and regional development.
