Nigeria, March 15 -- A Broad Outlook

Nigerians are currently experiencing difficulties as our nation grapples with a cost-of-living crisis characterised by rising inflation, food insecurity, high levels of unemployment, and diverse socio-economic challenges. However, one often overlooked but indispensable group is quickly emerging as a beacon of hope: women in agriculture.

Across the nation, Nigerian women are playing pivotal roles in the agriculture value chain, as strategic drivers of food processing and preservation, in addition to ensuring food security, and uplifting their families and communities. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the agricultural sector accounts for 23.78 per cent of the country's gross domest...