Digital Agriculture Set to Revolutionize Nigeria’s Food Systems – FAO and Federal Ministry Launch Innovative Initiative By Raymond Enoch
Nigeria’s agriculture sector is on the cusp of a digital transformation as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, convened key stakeholders at the Digital Village Initiative (DVI) Workshop.
The event, aimed at shaping the future of digital agriculture, promises to redefine how Nigeria produces, distributes, and manages food system.
In his keynote address, Dr. Hussein Gadain, FAO Representative in Nigeria and to ECOWAS, stressed that the sector must embrace digital solutions to tackle persistent challenges such as climate shocks, limited agricultural data, and post-harvest losses. “To secure Nigeria’s food future, we need agriculture powered by technology,” Dr. Gadain asserted, highlighting the transformative potential of digital tools for farmers and rural communities.
The Digital Village Initiative to Combat Hunger, Poverty, and Inequality seeks to leverage technology to enhance agricultural production, improve Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services, and boost efficiency and incomes across the food and agricultural value chain. By empowering rural entrepreneurs, households, and value-chain actors with digital solutions, the project aims to create smarter, more resilient, and sustainable food systems across Nigeria.
The workshop brought together innovators, policymakers, and development partners to explore strategies that will accelerate the adoption of digital agriculture, ensuring that Nigeria’s food systems are not only productive but also inclusive and technologically advanced.
As Nigeria grapples with the twin challenges of feeding a growing population and adapting to climate change, initiatives like the DVI are poised to play a pivotal role in transforming the country’s agricultural landscape into a digitally driven, future-ready system.
