NATIONAL AGRICULTURE IMPROVEMENT BOARD ESTABLISHMENT BILL
Bill · Agriculture
A Bill establishes a National Agriculture Improvement Board to coordinate development and promote modern farming practices for food security. It targets farmers, agricultural businesses, rural communities, and researchers. This seeks to enhance agricultural growth and address food challenges.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to establish a National Agriculture Improvement Board to coordinate agricultural development, improve farming practices, and promote food security in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Farmers, agricultural businesses, agro-processors, rural communities, and agricultural researchers.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Coordinate national agricultural improvement efforts, promote modern farming practices, enhance food security, and drive agricultural sector growth.
Key Features
Central Coordination: Establishes a dedicated board to coordinate agricultural improvement Modern Practices: Promotes adoption of improved farming techniques and technologies Food Security: Addresses food security challenges through systematic agricultural improvement
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 Nigeria's agricultural sector and contribute to food security and economic diversification.
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 Green Alternative Agricultural Promotion Policy, and the Agricultural Development Programme framework of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.