Nigeria’s agricultural transformation may depend largely on its ability to manufacture the machinery and technology needed to drive production.
This was the position of experts at the 2026 FARM EXPO, where Federal Government called for increased private sector investment in agriculture mechanisation, local manufacturing and technology transfer to boost food production, reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen Nigeria’s food security.
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to modernise its agricultural sector.
This is according to the permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Marcus OGUNBIYI, who says that mechanisation remains critical to transforming the country’s agricultural potential into sustainable productivity and economic prosperity.
Other stakeholders say building local manufacturing capacity could position Nigeria not just as a consumer of agricultural technology but as a production and export hub for Africa.
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According to them, increased local manufacturing, technology transfer, and accessible financing are needed to accelerate agricultural mechanisation and industrialisation.
While the Expo calls for a new era of investment-driven agriculture, the challenge now is translating commitments into practical action, ensuring that modern equipment moves from exhibition stands to Nigerian farmlands.
Beyond tractor assembly, the expo identified renewable energy solutions, solar-powered irrigation, cold storage, and processing facilities, as critical to reducing post-harvest losses and strengthening agricultural value chains.
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