Nigeria Project 2015

FG Moves to Institutionalise Agriculture Policy

Information By: Lagos Chapter

Following achievements recorded in the agricultural sector, President Goodluck Jonathan has decided to institutionalise the Agricultural Transformation Agenda(ATA) policy.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said the move to institutionalise ATA was needed because President Jonathan has positioned Nigeria’s agricultural sector on the world stage and its policies are attracting massive investments. He added these positive developments have attracted other countries within and outside the African region to adopt some of the policies for the growth and development of their agricultural sectors.

The minister said, “For the inauguration of the 15 member policy working group is because we want to institutionalise the Agricultural Transformation Agenda policy. As we continue our drive to transform Nigeria’s agriculture, spurred on by the major gains so far made, we must not lose sight of the need to avoid policy reversals. We must do all possible to ensure that the policies and institutional reforms are institutionalised and backed by legislations to secure the future of our farmers.”

"We have world class people who will look at the policy, make sure that there is legislation to protect ATA. I assure you that the report of your Committee will be presented to Mr. President and the Federal Executive Council for appropriate actions," he said.

By developing agriculture, President Jonathan is moving Nigeria forward