Answers on Agriculture
What Atiku Abubakar's published plans say about Agriculture. Open any answer to read it in full, see the page it comes from, and share it.
29 answered questions
- What specific plans and targets will you set to strengthen agriculture for food security and jobs? Good evening. Let me tell you plainly how I see agriculture, because it sits at the heart of food security and the livelihoods of so many farming families across this country. I a…
- What are your plans to boost food production and support farmers through mechanized farming? On improving food production for Nigeria, my plan expands large-scale irrigation systems, dams and boreholes, for year-round farming, encourages commercial agriculture alongside s…
- Will you establish mega livestock farms in every state, or pursue a different livestock development approach? On livestock, my plan is to move Nigeria away from open grazing toward modern livestock management and commercial ranching. This means designated livestock corridors, water points…
- What will you do to help young Nigerians access financing and succeed in modern agriculture? On financing and support for young people going into agriculture, I will expand transparent access to finance for young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, technology founders and p…
- What will you do to improve agricultural production as oil loses value to new technologies? Improving agricultural production is central to my plan. I am committed to making food security a national security priority, scaling climate-smart agriculture, and significantly…
- What is your plan for the mining sector? I will focus our mining policy on local value addition, so Nigeria's natural resources create jobs for Nigerians. I will open up the sector and attract more foreign private invest…
- What is your plan to tackle desertification affecting farmland in arid and semi-arid regions? Desertification is something I take seriously, especially for semi-arid and arid regions prone to rapid deforestation. I have said we have to be deliberate with efforts to preserv…
- What is your plan to tackle flooding and improve access to farms in rainy seasons? I understand how flooding can cut you off from the very farmland that feeds your family. My strategy is to build master drainage systems in flood-prone areas, modernize municipal…
- How will you support women agricultural producers with market access and finance? I see you working hard to produce for your community, and I know the struggle when the market and the money aren't there to meet you. Here is my commitment: I will dedicate a port…
- What will you do to protect farmers from crop destruction by herders? I understand what it means when you cannot safely reach your own farm. Here is what I will do about it. My plan moves Nigeria away from open grazing toward modern livestock manage…
- Do you support ranching, and would the Federal Government fund it? I support moving Nigeria away from open grazing toward modern livestock management and commercial ranching. My plan sets out designated livestock corridors, water points, and vete…
- Fertiliser is unaffordable and often counterfeit. What would you do about both? I know fertiliser costs weigh heavily on you as a farmer. My plan is to deploy a direct e-wallet input delivery system that delivers subsidized fertilizers, high-yield seeds, and…
- How will you improve rural feeder roads and infrastructure to help farmers transport their produce? I understand the frustration of having good land but no way to move your harvest. My administration will prioritize farm-to-market rural feeder roads under public-private partners…
- Will you intervene in the middlemen chain between farmers and consumers? My plan speaks directly to this. Through a direct e-wallet system, we will deliver subsidized fertilizers, high-yield seeds, and pest protection straight to verified smallholder f…
- What do you think about the rising cost of food in Nigeria? I see this as the most heartbreaking face of the cost-of-living crisis. Behind every statistic is a Nigerian mother struggling to decide what her children can eat, how much they c…
- What is your production subsidy plan and how will it lower costs for citizens? My production subsidy model protects refinery viability while reducing the cost of producing fuel in Nigeria. It answers the concern that a refinery should not carry the burden of…
- What will you do to protect farmers and ensure food security? I will make farming safe again, because insecurity on farms drives food shortages and rising prices. We will secure farming communities and agricultural corridors through targeted…
- How will you keep food prices from rising so much? I am determined to stabilize food prices and protect you from food inflation through targeted, coordinated action. This means building and maintaining a transparent strategic grai…
- What will you do to help farmers improve their yields? I will support you through targeted investment in farm inputs, mechanization, extension services, and market access, matching the right tools to the needs of different kinds of fa…
- What is your plan for smallholder farmers? I want smallholder farmers at the center of agricultural policy. I will support you to produce more and earn more, while protecting Nigerian agriculture. This means government pol…
- How will you help farmers get their produce to market? I will strengthen the links between farmers, processors, and markets. This includes improving rural-urban logistics and transport infrastructure, and supporting agro-processing zo…
- What is your plan to make Nigeria food secure? I will make food security a national security priority, because a nation that cannot feed itself is a nation at risk. I will put it on the National Security Council agenda and ali…
- Oil spills have destroyed farms and fishing in the Niger Delta. What will you do to clean up these areas and hold oil companies responsible? I know what years of oil spills have done to your farms, your fishing, your livelihoods, and I will act on it directly. My administration will accelerate the Ogoni cleanup and str…
- How will you stop farmer-herder clashes from turning into bigger ethnic or religious conflicts? I enforce strict rule of law, treating violent acts as crimes no matter who commits them, regardless of ethnicity. Federal agencies handle intelligence, states manage operational…
- What will you do about open grazing so herders can raise cattle without destroying farmers' crops? My plan moves Nigeria from open grazing to modern livestock management and commercial ranching: designated livestock corridors, water points, and veterinary services within commer…
- What will you do to resolve farmer-herder land disputes fairly? I will establish Community Peace and Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees, bringing together traditional leaders, farming representatives, and herder associations, to resolve…
- What is your plan to provide year-round water supply in rural communities? I will focus on deep-aquifer drilling to reach water that does not run dry with the seasons. I will also invest in rainwater harvesting infrastructure and small earth dams, so wat…
- How will you make fertilizer, seeds, and other farming inputs more affordable for smallholder farmers? I will deploy a direct e-wallet system that delivers subsidized fertilizers, high-yield seeds, and pest protection straight to verified smallholder farmers like you, cutting out m…
- What will you do about bad roads and poor storage that cause crops to spoil or become costly? I will prioritize farm-to-market rural feeder roads through public-private partnerships, so your produce moves quickly and cheaply. I will establish regional agro-processing zones…