The federal government has restated its commitment to collaborate with Saint. Kitts and Nevis to achieve food security, drive economic diversification, among others.
Speaking during the courtesy visit led by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources, Small Business & Creative Economy of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Samal Duggins and his team to the Minister’s office in Abuja, recently , the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari stated that agriculture remains a critical sector that has the potential to enhance food and nutrition security , drive economic diversification in Nigeria and Saint Kitts and Nevis, as well as the entire Caribbean by extension.
He pointed out that with over 80 million hectares of arable land, Nigeria has the potential to become a major player in the global agricultural ecosystem.
In his words, “Our agricultural sector is already a significant contributor to GDP, accounting for over 25% of our national output, it is in these recognition of that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, continues to commit unprecedented effort and resources to the sector since the inception of this administration over two years ago. Our progress is tremendously changing narratives across the spectrum of engagement”.
“As you’re aware, the President made a state visit to St. Lucia in June. This visit sparked several initiatives to further strengthen Trans-Atlantic ties. Given the importance of African-Trans-Atlantic cooperation, agri-commerce and trade in agricultural commodities are becoming key focal points.
In time, this will lead to significant outcomes that promote expanded frontiers for economic prosperity and sustainable development in both Africa and the Caribbean” the Minister emphasized.
He revealed that the report given by the delegation that visited St Kitts and Nevis in June, 2025, “your nation is looking up to Nigeria in the areas of Capacity Exchange (Up scaling People & Transferring Knowledge), Investment in Production (Boosting Local Agro-industry) and Supply of Raw Materials (Trade and Export Opportunities) among others.
Nigeria can most definitely provide mutual platforms to ensure that these objectives are achieved”.
Speaking further, the Minister informed that St Kitts and Nevis would benefit from Nigeria’s nutritious and organically produced food commodities, get supplied with the eco-friendly organic and inorganic fertilizers, and participate in investment opportunities in the irrigation ecosystem, among other innovative and agricultural technological revolutions engulfing the Nigerian agricultural landscape.
He, therefore, commended the Minister for his efforts in agricultural development, stressing that he is confident that with the ongoing collaboration and dedication,” we’ll chart a successful course through the Transatlantic Dream.
We will help bring about a unified front that fosters lasting connections and achieving our shared goals for a more prosperous African-Caribbean Partnership”.
In his remarks, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine resources, Small business & Creative economy of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Samal Duggins stated that the collaboration would focus on agricultural development, knowledge exchange, and mutual growth, aimed at enhancing the food security and sovereignty as well as fostering a strong relationship.
Signed
Eremah Anthonia (Mrs)
Chief Information Officer
For: Head ,Information Department
26/08/2025
