adsDaniel David Bolorunduro is the founder of DanDavid Agri Solutions Limited, a food security advocate, and an agricultural researcher, whose academic journey has taken him to three countries (Nigeria, Russia, and the United States). He is currently doing his master’s degree in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Auburn University, Alabama, United States, where he is a graduate research assistant. In this interview with REMI FEYISIPO, he spoke about the Nigerian agricultural sector, his work, and other issues. Excerpts:
How would you rate Nigeria’s government commitment to agriculture?
Nigeria’s commitment to agriculture is strong in intention but inconsistent in execution, particularly at the grassroots level. While policies and programmes exist, implementation gaps limit their effectiveness. Key areas for improvement include better coordination across government levels, stronger monitoring systems, and a more integrated approach that goes beyond production.
Investment in rural infrastructure, development of risk management tools, improved access to finance, and stronger extension services are all critical. Ultimately, agriculture needs to transition from a fragmented system to a coordinated, market-driven one that delivers measurable outcomes for farmers.adsads
