The Federal Government, in collaboration with other stakeholders unveiled the 2025–2030 revised National Youth Manifesto in Agriculture for Nigeria.
Also launched at the event in Abuja was the 2025 Nigerian Youth in Agribusiness Call to Action, a framework designed to reposition young people at the heart of agricultural transformation.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, described the manifesto as a youth-owned roadmap for the future of agriculture in Nigeria.
Represented by Mrs. Safina Abdullah, Deputy Director of Planning and Policy Coordination in the ministry, Senator Kyari noted that the unveiling was not symbolic but a “call to duty.” He assured that the ministry was committed to turning the document into actionable policies, investments, and opportunities.
Senator Kyari explained that the manifesto is anchored on eight key priorities: agroecology and climate resilience, access to land and inputs, youth-responsive finance and market access, agritech innovation and research, capacity development, gender and social inclusion, policy advocacy and governance, as well as mentorship and intergenerational learning.
According to him, the revised document aligns with existing frameworks such as the National Agriculture Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP) 2022–2027 and the 2025–2030 revised National Gender Policy in Agriculture.
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