Korede Abdullah 
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security warns that rising fertiliser prices and global supply disruptions are threatening food production and worsening food insecurity across Africa.
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, raises the concern during the France-Africa Summit in Nairobi on Wednesday.
Kyari says geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are worsening fertiliser shortages and driving up costs for farmers across the continent.
“The severe fertiliser shortage facing Africa has significantly increased prices and poses a major threat to farmers’ productivity,” he says.
The summit, organised by the International Fund for Agricultural Development and partners, focuses on strengthening food security and improving agricultural resilience across Africa.
Kyari warns that prolonged shortages could undermine efforts to increase food production and tackle hunger in vulnerable countries.
According to the minister, Nigeria is developing a comprehensive strategy aimed at cushioning the impact of the fertiliser crisis and ensuring farmers continue to access affordable agricultural inputs.
He also calls on France and other development partners to provide concrete support for African nations facing mounting food security pressures.
The minister says stronger international collaboration is needed to protect agricultural systems from supply chain disruptions and economic shocks.
Kyari reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to building “a more secure and productive agricultural sector capable of feeding its growing population and contributing to Africa’s food sovereignty.”
The warning comes as rising inflation, climate-related disruptions and global conflicts continue to increase pressure on food systems across Africa.
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