They made the call on Thursday in Lagos during a communique from the American Business Council event.
The theme of the 2025 congress is ‘Unlocking the Agricultural Potential in the Cradle of Mankind’.
NALDA executive secretary Olusegun Adebayo stated this during an inspection of the ongoing construction of 20 greenhouse farm units in Abuja on Wednesday.
Mr Mamedu noted that insecurity continued to disrupt farming in states like Benue, Kaduna, Kwara, Taraba, Cross River, and Niger, limiting the production of key staples.
Beatrice Aighewi, head of station, IITA Abuja, said this on the sidelines of the launch of the Nigerian Farmers’ Soil Health Scheme.
The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to turning agriculture into a viable business that drives jobs, income, and food security across the globe.
Deputy agriculture minister Aliyu Abdullahi said the scheme aligns with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security.
The released described AgriConnect as an initiative to transform smallholder farming.
Mr Tajudeen said the bills represent more than just legislation but a blueprint for a more secure, prosperous, and self-reliant Nigeria.
Ms Arukwe said the initiative exposed over 2,000 beneficiaries to climate-smart agriculture under the Gombe Cluster comprising Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba.
