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NTO Advocates for Enhanced Agricultural Budget to Drive Economic Prosperity – Tasks Tinubu, govs on funding
By: Mandy Park Dr. Philips Nto, Director of Agribusiness Incubation Centre at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, is urging President Bola Tinubu and state governors to prioritise agriculture funding in the 2026 budgets. According to Nto, increased funding will guarantee improved yields, value addition, and prosperity for farmers. Dr Nto observed that “Agriculture plays a vital role in Nigeria’s economic development, contributing significantly to the GDP and employing a large portion of the population. ” Despite its importance, the sector has historically received inadequate funding, with the 2025 budget…
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