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How Tech Can Tackle Food Security Challenges in Nigeria

Diana Tenebe food security challenges in Nigeria

By Diana Tenebe Nigeria’s agricultural sector has long been a significant contributor to national growth, with the potential to further reduce poverty. This sector, encompassing crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing, has the potential to hold export opportunities and can strategically become the engine for economic prosperity, given Nigeria’s large population. Undoubtedly, agriculture remains a top contributor to Nigeria’s GDP. Statistics show it contributed around 23.69% in 2022, ranking behind the industry (30.78%) and services (22.04%) sectors. However, the sector’s contribution has declined. In the first quarter of 2023, it fell to 19.63%, compared to 21.09% in the same period

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