FG to Partner St. Kitts and Nevis On Food Security, Others
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to collaborate with Saint Kitts and Nevis to achieve food security, drive economic diversification, among others.
Speaking when the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources, Small Business & Creative Economy of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Samal Duggins led his team on a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Agric Minister, Sen. Abubakar Kyari recently, he stated that agriculture remains a critical sector with the potential to enhance food and nutrition security, drive economic diversification in both countries as well as the entire Caribbean by extension.
He noted out that with over 80 million hectares of arable land, Nigeria has the prospect of becoming a major player in the global agricultural ecosystem.
According to the Minister, “Our agricultural sector is already a significant contributor to GDP, accounting for over 25% of our national output, it is in these recognition 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” He emphasized.
On the report given by the delegation that visited St Kitts and Nevis in June, 2025, the Minister stated, “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”.
Kyari highlighted that St Kitts and Nevis would benefit from Nigeria’s nutritious and organically produced food commodities, eco-friendly fertilizers, and investment opportunities in irrigation systems, as well as cutting-edge agricultural innovations and technologies that are transforming the Nigerian agricultural landscape.
In a statement by Mrs. Eremah Anthonia, on behalf of the Ministry’s Head of Information, the Minister commended his counterpart from St. Kitts and Nevis for his efforts in agricultural development, expressing optimism that the ongoing collaboration will pave the way for a successful partnership through the Transatlantic Dream initiative.
We will help forge a unified front that fosters lasting connections and drives progress toward achieving our shared goals for a more prosperous African-Caribbean partnership, he added
In his remarks, Hon. Samal Duggins, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources, Small Business, and Creative Economy of St. Kitts and Nevis stated that the collaboration would focus on agricultural development, knowledge exchange, and mutual growth, aiming to enhance not only food security but also, sovereignty, while fostering a strong and enduring relationship.
