Nigeria's agriculture ministry teamed up with ActionAid to push a big shift toward sustainable farming methods at a two-day summit in Lagos. The event focused on validating a national agroecology strategy that could reshape how the country grows food while dealing with climate problems. Dr. Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security said the plan aims to boost soil health, protect biodiversity, and help farmers make better money through nature-friendly techniques.
ActionAid's country director, Dr. Andrew Mamedu, pointed out that his group already trained over 116,000 farmers and set up more than 200 model farms across five states. The summit also looked at budget data from 2020 to 2025 to figure out where money needs to go for agroecology projects. Representatives from agricultural development agencies and farmer organizations backed the strategy, with particular emphasis on supporting women and young farmers who make up most of the workforce.
ActionAid's country director, Dr. Andrew Mamedu, pointed out that his group already trained over 116,000 farmers and set up more than 200 model farms across five states. The summit also looked at budget data from 2020 to 2025 to figure out where money needs to go for agroecology projects. Representatives from agricultural development agencies and farmer organizations backed the strategy, with particular emphasis on supporting women and young farmers who make up most of the workforce.
