SEO Riders:
– Nigeria reviews Land Use Act to enhance food security
– Bills proposed to formalise agricultural extension in Nigeria
- – Legal reforms to support climate-smart agriculture initiatives
The Nigerian government has announced plans to comprehensively review its agricultural legislation to better support food security, including reforms of the Land Use Act of 1978 and laws governing extension services and mechanisation. Stakeholders at recent forums urged the National Assembly to fast-track bills establishing a legal framework for agricultural extension agents, enhancing productivity and closing the gap between research and farmers.
Experts argue that updating outdated laws can boost food security by facilitating access to land titles, encouraging mechanisation, and enabling climate-smart practices . A legal review would align Nigeria’s policies with initiatives like the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP) and the Mechanisation Policy, supporting integrated investment across agriculture, infrastructure, and rural livelihoods.
