FG Unveils Single-Window Land System To Unlock Agri-Investment

NIGERIA has launched single-window platforms for land registration, alongside reforms in agricultural credit, irrigation, and mechanization, as part of efforts to drive food security and attract large-scale investment.

Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the initiatives on Tuesday at the FAO National and Subregional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja, describing them as “game-changers” under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Shettima stressed that hunger is both a survival and security issue, urging investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s vast arable land and resources. “Food is not merely a matter of survival; it is a matter of global security. We must strengthen access to land, credit, and technology to unlock Nigeria’s agricultural potential,” he said.

He highlighted irrigation as a critical driver, noting that Nigeria has the capacity to irrigate over three million hectares but currently uses less than 10 percent. Strategic investment in irrigation, he said, could triple yields and reduce climate vulnerability.

The Vice President further assured investors that regulatory reforms, public-private partnerships, and agri-tech innovation are being prioritized to attract capital. The national blueprint, he added, targets the creation of 21 million rural jobs and lifting 35 million Nigerians out of poverty by 2025.

Ministers Abubakar Kyari (Agriculture) and Atiku Bagudu (Budget & Planning) echoed the call, pointing to Nigeria’s untapped agricultural potential as key to economic diversification. Regional leaders and FAO representatives also praised Nigeria’s vision, describing it as a model for West Africa’s agricultural transformation.