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Nigeria - Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program – Phase 1 (ATASP-1) - Executive SESA Summary

The Federal Republic of Nigeria is instituting the National Economic Transformation Agenda whose aim is to diversify the economy from reliance on oil, assure food security and create jobs, especially for the youth. In line with this, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is implementing an Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) that will promote agribusiness, attract private sector investment in agriculture, reduce post-harvest losses, add value to local agricultural produce, develop rural infrastructure and enhance access of farmers to financial services and markets. The…