Nigeria secures 449,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser inputs to boost food security – Tinubu (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigeria's president announced the country secured 449,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser inputs to boost agriculture and food security, part of a broader initiative to support farmers and reduce reliance on imports. The government restructured its fertiliser programme to improve procurement, distribution, and affordability, while addressing challenges like supply chain disruptions and product diversion. Key measures include strategic contracts, improved coordination, and direct support to smallholder farmers through a new input distribution programme.

• Nigeria secured 449,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser inputs for agricultural production
• Government restructured fertiliser initiative to improve procurement and distribution
• Programme aims to support smallholder farmers and reduce food insecurity
• Fertiliser availability linked to agricultural yields and food prices