The Federal Government, in partnership with the Leonard and Nkiruka Okorkwo Foundation (LANOF), Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF), and other stakeholders, on Tuesday unveiled the revised National Youth Manifesto in Agriculture (2025–2030) in Abuja.
The manifesto, described as a youth-owned roadmap for agricultural transformation, was presented alongside the Nigerian Youth in Agribusiness Call to Action 2025.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the document positions young Nigerians as “architects and drivers of the country’s agricultural future.” Represented by Mrs. Safina Abdullah, Deputy Director, Planning and Policy Coordination, Kyari pledged that the ministry would translate the manifesto into actionable policies, investments, and opportunities.
He explained that the plan outlines eight key priorities, including climate resilience, access to land and finance, agritech innovation, gender and social inclusion, and mentorship. The strategy, he added, aligns with national frameworks such as the National Agriculture Technology and Innovation Policy (2022–2027) and the revised National Gender Policy in Agriculture (2025–2030).
Co-Founder of LANOF, Mrs. Nkiruka Okorkwo, said the manifesto is a policy advocacy and youth empowerment tool, aimed at building a resilient and inclusive food system. She emphasized that its strength lies in being “co-created by the youth, and for the youth.”
HBF Country Director, Sophie von Knebel, and ActionAid Nigeria’s Blessing Akhile, also commended the process, urging young Nigerians to take ownership of the initiative and drive agricultural transformation.
