NGF, BOA seek reliable data to boost rice production
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Verified Synthesis~80s readThe NGF Director-General, Abdulateef Shittu, said Nigeria produces about 3.3 million metric tonnes of rice annually, against an estimated consumption of 8.6 million tonnes, leaving a significant supply gap that requires urgent intervention. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the Bank of Agriculture and other stakeholders in the rice value chain have called for a unified agricultural data system to address inconsistencies in production figures and boost rice production in the country.
Context & Background
- ✦He stated, “As you can see from the discussions and all the issues that have been raised today, Nigeria consumes a lot of rice.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Wednesday:They made the call during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, at the launch of the North-West Rice Diagnostic Report, where participants identified unreliable data, insecurity, inadequate financing and poor coordination among government institutions as some of the challenges affecting the rice sector.today:He stated, “As you can see from the discussions and all the issues that have been raised today, Nigeria consumes a lot of rice.2025:The Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Ayodeji Sotinrin, said the bank financed 25 aggregators who supported over 500,000 farmers during the 2025 wet season, adding that it was targeting 700,000 farmers in the current season.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- The NGF Director-General, Abdulateef Shittu, said Nigeria produces about 3.3 million metric tonnes of rice annually, against an estimated consumption of 8.6 million tonnes, leaving a significant supply gap that requires urgent intervention.
- The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the Bank of Agriculture and other stakeholders in the rice value chain have called for a unified agricultural data system to address inconsistencies in production figures and boost rice production in the country.
- He stated, “As you can see from the discussions and all the issues that have been raised today, Nigeria consumes a lot of rice.
Key Facts:Wednesday: They made the call during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, at the launch of the North-West Rice Diagnostic Report, where participants identified unreliable data, insecurity, inadequate financing and poor coordination among government institutions as some of the challenges affecting the rice sector.today: He stated, “As you can see from the discussions and all the issues that have been raised today, Nigeria consumes a lot of rice.2025: The Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Ayodeji Sotinrin, said the bank financed 25 aggregators who supported over 500,000 farmers during the 2025 wet season, adding that it was targeting 700,000 farmers in the current season.2026: Citing USDA projections, adding that Nigeria’s expected importation of 2.9 million metric tonnes of rice in 2026, valued at $1.4bn, would put pressure on foreign reserves.
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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Bank of Agriculture are calling for a unified data system to boost rice production and address a significant supply gap.
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The NGF Director-General, Abdulateef Shittu, said Nigeria produces about 3.3 million metric tonnes of rice annually, against an estimated consumption of 8.6 million tonnes, leaving a significant supply gap that requires urgent intervention.
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They made the call during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, at the launch of the North-West Rice Diagnostic Report, where participants identified unreliable data, insecurity, inadequate financing and poor coordination among government institutions as some of the challenges affecting the rice sector.
