The Federal Government will soon begin compiling a national database of farmers to ensure accurate implementation of agricultural policies and eliminate fake beneficiaries from intervention programmes.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, announced this during the FAO Digital Village Initiative (DVI) workshop in Lagos.
Kyari said a pilot phase would start in Nasarawa State, leveraging biometric data and the National Identification Number (NIN) in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
“We are determined to deliver a world-class farmers’ identity management system as a critical tool for planning and executing interventions,” he said.
The minister emphasized the importance of digital agriculture in boosting food security and economic growth, aligning with the FAO DVI objectives.
He called for collective efforts from stakeholders to equip farmers with technological tools, expressing appreciation to FAO for its support.
“We aim to build smart, resilient, and productive digital villages across Nigeria, transforming agriculture from subsistence to sustainability,” Kyari added.
