Agriculture to Contribute $300bn to Tinubu’s $1trn Economy Target – FG

According to a report by Daily Post on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the Federal Government has projected that the agricultural sector could contribute as much as 30 per cent to President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy target, translating to an estimated $300 billion in economic value for Nigeria.

The projection was announced in Abuja on Wednesday during the launch of the Grassroots Digital Extension Corps (GDEC), an initiative aimed at improving farmers’ access to agricultural information, boosting production and strengthening collaboration between research institutions and farming communities.

Under the programme, 1,884 personnel have undergone training to support agricultural development across the country.

The beneficiaries comprise 1,110 agricultural extension agents and 774 food security specialists drawn from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The initiative is expected to improve the delivery of modern agricultural practices and ensure that farmers, particularly those in rural communities, benefit from research findings, technical support and relevant farming information.

Speaking at the national launch, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, described the programme as an important intervention towards tackling Nigeria’s poor agricultural productivity and maximising the sector’s economic opportunities.

He said strengthening agricultural extension services would help bridge the gap between research institutions and farmers, enabling them to adopt improved farming techniques and increase output.

The government believes that improving access to agricultural knowledge and modern innovations will play a significant role in expanding food production, enhancing food security and creating more economic opportunities across the country.

With agriculture projected to contribute about $300 billion to the proposed $1 trillion economy, the GDEC initiative is expected to support the administration’s broader economic growth ambitions.

The programme also seeks to ensure that farmers at the grassroots level are better equipped with the knowledge and expertise required to improve their productivity and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s agricultural development.

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