NIGERIA – Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as part of efforts to accelerate climate-smart agriculture and enhance national food security. The collaboration focuses on expanding irrigation infrastructure, improving pest management, and integrating modern technologies to enable year-round farming. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, said after a strategic meeting with an FAO delegation in Abuja that the collaboration would boost agricultural productivity through climate-resilient practices, improved access to quality seeds, the adoption of modern technologies, and stronger value chains. In addition, he called for greater support to expand and modernize irrigation infrastructure, stressing that efficient irrigation remains critical to achieving year-round farming and increased food production. The minister also identified plant health and pest management as ...