Nigeria Seeks Climate-Smart Agriculture Investment Partnerships at UK Forum
Otamere Gladness 
LONDON, United Kingdom – Nigeria is intensifying efforts to attract global investment into climate-resilient agriculture, positioning the sector as central to economic growth and food security.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, tells stakeholders at the Nigeria–UK Investment Forum that the country is committed to transforming its agricultural systems.
“I reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to building a climate-resilient agricultural sector,” he says.
Agriculture contributes over 24% to Nigeria’s GDP and employs nearly 70% of its workforce yet faces a significant financing gap and limited private investment.
Kyari outlines key initiatives, including the National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme and the Nigeria Postharvest Systems Transformation Programme (NiPHaST), aimed at boosting productivity and reducing losses.
“Nigeria is ready for partnerships that will drive sustainable investment across irrigation, mechanisation, seed systems, agro-processing and logistics,” he adds.
He calls for global collaboration, stressing that climate change requires collective action.
“Building resilient food systems is a responsibility we all share,” Kyari says.
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