The European Union, EU, in collaboration with the Czech Republic, Austria and Latvia, has launched a new initiative to enhance food production and strengthen sustainable agricultural systems in Nigeria through climate-smart technologies.

The programme, introduced under the EU–Nigeria Twinning Project, is designed to bring technical expertise from the European partners to support Nigeria in advancing climate-smart agriculture and building more resilient food systems.

Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, highlighted the growing challenges facing agriculture in the country, including climate change, irregular rainfall patterns, drought, flooding, among others.

According to the minister, these challenges have significantly affected productivity and the livelihoods of farmers, underscoring the urgent need for a more resilient and sustainable agricultural system.

Abdullahi also noted that the Twinning Project would facilitate knowledge exchange and provide Nigeria with valuable technical expertise.

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