The Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit announced that implementation structures for the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project are now being activated across Nigeria.

This development follows the Unit’s 5th Steering Committee (STEERCO) meeting held recently in Abuja.

six regional offices are being finalized to help onboard 774 mid-sized commercial farms and to set up six regional equipment hubs to support the project.

Additionally, key endorsements and collaborations were secured at the National Economic Council meeting held on April 24.

The development underscores the committee’s resolve to accelerate the transformation of the country’s food systems in response to emerging challenges and long-term goals.

The meeting began with a critical review of the national food security dashboard, which highlighted deteriorating conditions in the wheat and rice value chains, driven by unfavorable market prices for farmers, rising input costs, and a surge in imported alternatives.

In a statement, the unit stated that these platforms will provide farmers with technical and financial access to modernise their operations and stimulate production and productivity across the rural economy.

It said, “The PFSCU and its partners remain focused on turning momentum into measurable impact-responding decisively to urgent needs while building resilient systems that will secure Nigeria’s food future for generations to come.”

In response to the worsening conditions across the food value chains, the committee approved the immediate activation of an Emergency Ad-Hoc Taskforce to carry out a rapid assessment and submit actionable recommendations to the President for urgent action.

The statement added, “This move underscores the administration’s responsiveness to real-time challenges and its determination to safeguard vulnerable segments of the food system.

“To strengthen long-term planning and policy alignment, the committee formally endorsed the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM)-a landmark initiative that will harmonise agricultural planning and investment across the three tiers of government.

“By integrating satellite data, farmer insights, and digital infrastructure, NAPM will significantly enhance coordination and transparency in managing Nigeria’s agricultural resources.

“The initiative also received a $1 million boost from private sector partners to support data collection, platform development, and evidence-based decision-making.”

Acknowledging the connection between food security and national stability, the PFSCU is working with the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Food and Agriculture Organization to develop an Early Warning and Rapid Response System.

The new platform will utilize AI and advanced analytics to identify potential threats to Nigeria’s food supply and trigger coordinated interventions before disruptions worsen.

The next-generation platform will utilize AI and advanced analytics to detect potential shocks to Nigeria’s food supply, enabling coordinated interventions before disruptions escalate.

As part of its public engagement strategy, PFSCU unveiled the Harvesting Hope Caravan, a dynamic nationwide tour spanning all six geopolitical zones.

The initiative will include interactive town halls, live demonstrations, and cultural showcases aimed at sharing progress, collecting community feedback, and building broad support for the Renewed Hope agenda in agriculture.