Pecohub The Federal Government has launched the National Agricultural Sample Survey (NASS) 2023 Report, towards developing data-driven policies to achieve food security and economic diversification.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Food and Agriculture of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, National Bureau of Statistics and the World Bank compiled the report.
It was presented by Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, on Tuesday in Abuja.
He said the ministry would apply the findings across the core levers of agricultural transformation, ensuring that programmes remain data-driven, impact-focused and aligned with the aspirations of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“A nation that measures well governs well. And food security begins with information security.
“This report should be seen as a practical tool for decision making, one that guides policy choices, informs investment priorities and accelerates the reforms required across Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
“In a country of more than 232 million people, the strength of our food system depends on the quality of the data that guides national decisions,” he said.
Kyari said that without credible evidence, interventions risk being misdirected and investments may fail to reach the areas of highest need.
He said the report provides reliable, sector-wide data that helps the agriculture sector track production, understand emerging trends, and guide policy decisions.
“The 2023 edition, produced through collaboration between the National Bureau of Statistics, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the FAO, and the World Bank, presents detailed information on crops, livestock, fisheries, and forestry across all 36 States, the Federal Capital Territory, and 767 Local Government Areas.
“This breadth of coverage ensures that national planning and sector interventions are grounded in credible evidence.
“Every effective agricultural system rests on two pillars: the work of our farmers and the quality of the data that directs national policy,” he said.
According to Kyari, the launch and dissemination of the National Agricultural Sample Survey 2023 represents an important step in ensuring that our national choices are informed, targeted, and grounded firmly in evidence
