Abuja, September 3, 2025 – The United Kingdom has announced a $7.5 million investment to support agricultural development and enhance food security in Nigeria.
The funding, according to officials, will be directed towards modernizing farming practices, improving value chains, and providing smallholder farmers with access to better financing and technology. The initiative is also expected to strengthen resilience against climate change and reduce post-harvest losses.
British representatives in Abuja emphasized that the investment reflects the UK’s commitment to Nigeria’s long-term economic growth and food security, noting that agriculture remains a critical driver of employment and sustainable development.
The program will run in partnership with Nigerian stakeholders, development agencies, and private sector players, ensuring that rural communities, especially women and youth, benefit directly from the intervention.
Analysts say the move comes at a time when Nigeria is seeking to scale up agricultural mechanization and reduce reliance on food imports, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s broader agenda to achieve national food self-sufficiency.
