Nigeria Deploys Nearly 2,000 Agricultural Specialists to Supercharge National Food Security
Nigeria’s Federal Government has trained and deployed nearly 2,000 agricultural extension agents and food security specialists across all 36 states and the FCT. Backed by the National Agricultural Development Fund, the initiative equips grassroots farmers with modern digital tools and technical expertise to close critical productivity gaps. The strategic push seeks to revitalize domestic food systems and shield the economy from escalating food shortages.
The Federal Government has trained 1,110 agricultural extension agents and 774 food security specialists across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The initiative, under the Growth and Development of Agricultural Extension Services, GDEC, programme, is ai
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