In a decisive move to address Nigeria’s growing agricultural challenges, the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently reduce the cost of fertilisers and essential farm inputs, warning that the current price surge poses a serious threat to national food security thepremiernews.com.
Reps Demand Urgent Action on Soaring Fertiliser Costs
The Nigerian House of Representatives has sounded the alarm over the escalating prices of fertilisers, pesticides, and other critical agricultural inputs, urging the Federal Government to intervene swiftly. During a plenary session, Hon. Yusuf Shitu Galambi, representing Gwaram Federal Constituency in Jigawa State, sponsored a motion highlighting the dire consequences of the price surge on farmers and food production nationwide thepremiernews.com.
Galambi emphasized that the continuous rise in input costs is crippling farmers, especially those in rural communities, and could lead to reduced crop yields, higher food prices, and worsening food insecurity. He called for a coordinated response from all tiers of government—federal, state, and local—to subsidize inputs and support farmers through targeted interventions Daily Trust.
The lawmakers stressed that Nigeria’s agricultural sector, which employs a significant portion of the population, cannot thrive under such economic pressure. They urged the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to collaborate with relevant agencies to ensure affordable access to fertilisers and inputs, particularly ahead of the next planting season.
In response, Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari acknowledged the concerns and revealed that the government is reviewing fertiliser, irrigation, and fuel costs while expanding rural storage facilities to stabilize food prices Arise News.
This legislative push reflects growing anxiety over Nigeria’s food system and the urgent need for policy reforms that prioritize farmer welfare and sustainable agriculture.
