Abubakar Kyari, Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, and Ydael Pérez Brito, his Cuban counterpart, inked the deal.
Kyari wants to improve crop, seed quality, and modern farm methods with Cuba.JAMB Result
He also showed interest in the poultry, livestock, and fish sectors.
Cuba is willing to share its know-how to help Nigeria. This comes after Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s President, declared a food crisis emergency.InformationGuideNigeria
In response, Nigeria started giving out fertilizers and seeds. They also set up a strategic food store.
The Nigerian presidency says farming gives jobs to about 35% of people. They want to increase this to nearly 70%.
Nigeria has more than 213 million people, making it Africa’s most populous nation. It is also the top oil producer on the continent.JAMB Portal
Still, about 40% of its people live in poverty. Security in the country is a rising concern, with many kidnappings and attacks.NYSC Portal
Groups like Oxfam say economic gaps in Nigeria are getting worse.
