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The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has emphasized the need for enhanced technology and innovation in the agricultural sector to achieve food sovereignty. This was stated by the Executive Secretary of ARCN, Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, during the 47th National Council on Agriculture and Food Security in Kaduna.

Represented by Dr. Nuhu Yusuf, Director of Knowledge Management and Communication, ARCN, the Council presented two key memoranda: the establishment of a National Farm Knowledge and Innovation Support Centre (NFKISC) and the release of 29 new crop varieties in 2025.

“Establishing NFKISC across Nigeria represents a systematic community approach to technological spread that can transform the Agricultural Innovation Ecosystem,” Dr. Nuhu said.

He stressed that the NFKISC would effectively bridge existing knowledge gaps, ensuring that valuable research findings reach farmers promptly. “This initiative is expected to generate essential backward linkages and build a resilient food system, aligning directly with the present administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda to boost agriculture and ensure national food security,” he added.

Dr. Nuhu further highlighted ARCN’s commitment to strengthening agricultural innovation, improving extension services, empowering farmers, and supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government.

The 47th National Council on Agriculture and Food Security also unveiled reforms and financing initiatives, including the capitalization of the Bank of Agriculture with ₦1.5 trillion and a ₦250 billion credit window for smallholder farmers.

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