President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that Nigeria secured over 449,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser inputs as of May 2026, equivalent to about 9 million bags, with 10 vessels either discharged or in transit.
In a statement released Wednesday, the President said the country remains on track to deliver a 1.1 million metric tonne fertiliser programme this year, which is equivalent to about 22 million bags for farmers nationwide.
“Despite the global shocks, strategic contracting for key inputs also generated ₦61.58 billion in savings in 2026 alone, helping to keep fertiliser more affordable for farmers,” Tinubu said.
He added that Nigeria’s capacity to blend fertiliser locally has grown significantly, with more than 90 operational fertiliser blending plants now active across the country. According to him, this is the largest blending capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa.
“This capacity means jobs, local production, industrial growth, and greater resilience for our food system,” the President stated.
The disclosure comes as the federal government ramps up efforts to boost food production and reduce farmers’ dependence on imported fertiliser amid global supply chain disruptions. Officials say the expanded blending capacity and strategic procurement are central to the administration’s food security agenda for 2026.
