As Nigeria continues to grapple with a historic food crisis and rising inflation, a chorus of elite agricultural voices has emerged, attacking government efforts to subsidize food for the poor. Their claim? That subsidies undercut profitability, distort markets, and discourage production. But these complaints, often loudest from well-connected commercial farm owners and ex-officials turned "agribusiness experts," deserve a critical interrogation — not sympathy. Empowerment Efforts Are Already Underway Let it be known: the Nigerian government is already firmly committed to agricultural empowerment. Recent policies show a deep investment in mechanized farming, infrastructure, and private-sector led reform: In June 2025, Nigeria signed a $1 billion agriculture modernization deal with Brazil, designed to equip farmers with mechanized tools, training centers, and service hubs. The National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) launching this year aims to connect real-time farm dat...
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