A BILL TO ESTABLISH COMMUNAL FARMS IN ALL 774 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS
Bill · Agriculture
A Bill requires the establishment of communal farms in all 774 local government areas to promote sustainable agriculture. It targets rural communities, local councils, and unemployed youth. The initiative aims to enhance food security and create jobs.
A BILL TO ESTABLISH COMMUNAL FARMS IN ALL 774 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS
What Is This Policy?
A proposed bill that would require the establishment of communal farms in each of Nigeria's 774 local government areas to develop sustainable food production, create employment, and reduce rural poverty.
Who Does It Target?
Rural farming communities in all LGAs Local government councils across Nigeria Federal and State Ministries of Agriculture Youth and unemployed persons in rural areas
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Establish a nationwide network of LGA-based communal farms to improve food security, create rural employment, develop agricultural skills, and foster community cohesion.
Key Features
774 LGA Mandate: Requires each of Nigeria's 774 LGAs to establish and maintain at least one communal farm. Community Management: Communal farms to be managed by community-elected farm committees. Government Support: Federal and state governments to provide inputs, technical support, and initial funding. Youth Employment: Communal farms to prioritise employment of rural youth.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Bill stage Coverage: All 774 Local Government Areas upon enactment Beneficiaries: Rural farmers; food security; youth employment Funding: Proposed: Federal and state government agricultural allocations
How to Access
Not applicable — pending enactment LGAs would implement once the bill is passed Application method: Track at https://www.nass.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly / Federal Ministry of Agriculture
Legal Framework
Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Draws on the Land Use Act 1978, which vests all land in state governors, and the local government provisions of Section 7 of the Constitution. Aligns with the National Agricultural Policy, the Agricultural Transformation Agenda, the Rural Farmers Programme, and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) guidelines on communal land management.