As part of continuing attempts to increase food production and decrease dependence on foreign markets, Nigeria has received 10 ships loaded with roughly 560,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser. The newest delivery falls under the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI), which has been quite effective in maintaining raw material supply for mixing facilities all around the country.Â
With 48 ships having delivered vital supplies since 2022, the government under President Bola Tinubu demonstrates its dedication to attaining food independence. The program’s goal is not only to stabilize fertilizer availability but also to guarantee that blending plants across the country can consistently run at maximum capacity, hence. Lowering manufacturing expenses for farmers and improving yield.
With more deliveries planned before year’s end, The News Chronicle observed that the PFI has already supplied more raw materials in 2025 than the total quantity given in 2024. Warehouses across the nation are likewise being stocked to ensure continuous access for blending plants so that fertiliser might reach farmers closer to their villages while tackling persistent distribution issues.
Dr. Armstrong Takang, Managing Director of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), says the initiative is as much about resilience as it is supply. He confirmed that the project seeks to safeguard farmers from worldwide market volatility while establishing a dependable system for long-term planning. He also stated that this strategy highlights the power of public-private cooperation in solving challenging national problems.
Over 4.5 million metric tonnes of processed fertilizer were made domestically between 2021 and 2024, and the PFI helped to deliver more than 128 million bags directly to farmers. This consistent output has helped Nigeria’s more general agricultural reform program in addition to increasing production.
Additionally, verifying over 90 blending plants presently running throughout Nigeria with a total capacity of 13 million metric tons per year, the Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN), FEPSAN President Sadiq Kassim says that this growth has considerably increased availability, lowered transportation expenses, and guaranteed closer delivery of fertilisers to farmlands.
Analysts think the present momentum could change Nigeria’s agricultural sector if it continues, therefore lowering food imports and helping the country’s path toward self-sufficiency.
