Abuja, October 14, 2025 — In a bold move to modernize its agricultural sector and ensure national food security, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Nigeria Agricultural Intelligence Platform (NAIP). Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), this four-year initiative is designed to harness digital innovation, sustainable financing, and youth empowerment to transform agriculture into a key driver of economic growth.

Speaking at the launch event in Abuja, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari—represented by Mr. Yerima Ubah, Director of the Federal Department of Horticulture—described NAIP as a strategic leap forward. He emphasized that agriculture remains the backbone of Nigeria’s economy and that embracing innovation and technology is essential to achieving food sufficiency.

NAIP aligns with the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP), which prioritizes knowledge dissemination, research advancement, technology deployment, and the promotion of youth-led agripreneurship. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing government programs such as the National Agricultural Growth Scheme, fertilizer distribution initiatives, and climate-smart agriculture efforts, thereby amplifying their impact across the agricultural value chain.

Dr. Adamu Abubakar Dabban, Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), hailed NAIP as a groundbreaking project developed in partnership with PIXELS Solutions Limited under the supervision of FMAFS. He noted that the platform addresses long-standing challenges in Nigerian agriculture, including dependence on rain-fed farming, limited access to quality inputs, and inadequate extension services.

“NAIP promotes a people-centered, technology-driven agricultural system that enhances productivity, creates sustainable jobs, and strengthens national food security,” Dabban stated, commending the visionary leadership of the Minister for making the platform a reality.

Dr. Aliyu Shuaibu Magudu, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics at ARCN, provided a detailed walkthrough of NAIP’s features and operational framework. Built on a robust digital infrastructure, the platform integrates data analytics, artificial intelligence, and geospatial mapping to support informed decision-making across the agricultural value chain.

According to Magudu, NAIP enables real-time data collection and analysis from farms, weather stations, and markets, offering actionable insights to policymakers, researchers, and farmers. The platform includes interactive dashboards, farmer databases, e-extension modules, and digital advisory tools—all aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable practices.

“Through this platform, we are creating a digital ecosystem where data drives decisions, innovation drives growth, and technology bridges the gap between research and practice,” Magudu concluded.
As Nigeria continues to confront food security challenges and economic diversification goals, the launch of NAIP marks a significant step toward a more resilient, tech-enabled agricultural future.