NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMME COORDINATION AGENCY ESTABLISHMENT BILL
Bill · Agriculture
A Bill establishes a National Agricultural Programme Coordination Agency to harmonize and coordinate agricultural programs across Nigeria. It targets farmers, agricultural businesses, government agencies, and development partners. This seeks to eliminate duplication and improve efficiency in food security efforts.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to establish a National Agricultural Programme Coordination Agency to coordinate and harmonize agricultural programs and interventions across Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Farmers, agricultural businesses, government agencies, and development partners.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Coordinate agricultural programs, eliminate duplication, improve efficiency, and strengthen food security.
Key Features
Institutional Framework: Establishes clear legal and operational structures Capacity Building: Strengthens institutional and human capacity Public Benefit: Designed to improve service delivery and public outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
Not yet operational. The bill is progressing through the National Assembly.
Impact & Metrics
Would strengthen institutional capacity and improve outcomes in the relevant sector upon passage.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Three Arms Zone, Abuja
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will operate alongside the National Agricultural Policy, the Agricultural Development Programme framework, the Green Alternative Agricultural Promotion Policy, and the National Food Security Programme.