{"id":150111,"date":"2026-02-23T22:14:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=150111"},"modified":"2026-02-23T22:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:14:34","slug":"fg-unlocks-game-changing-reforms-in-agricultural-insurance-to-boost-food-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=150111","title":{"rendered":"FG Unlocks Game-Changing Reforms in Agricultural Insurance to Boost Food Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FG Unlocks Game-Changing Reforms in Agricultural Insurance to Boost Food Security<\/p>\n<p>The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite today in her office in Abuja, received the Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, to unlock game-changing reforms in agricultural insurance and Cooperatives.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement issued by the Office of the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, discussions focused on two strategic initiatives: reform and recapitalization of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation and the Renewed Hope Cooperative Reform Programme.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Uzoka-Anite stated that Agricultural insurance plays a pivotal role in de-risking food production, particularly for smallholder farmers who form the backbone of Nigeria\u2019s food system.<\/p>\n<p>She emphasized that strengthening NAIC within the evolving regulatory landscape, including the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, is critical to improving resilience and financial sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>At the Ministry of Finance, Dr Uzoka-Anite said, *we view agricultural risk mitigation not merely as sectoral reform but as an economic stabilizer with significant GDP impact.* *We stand ready to support and look forward to reviewing the detailed proposal for coordinated fiscal and regulatory action*<\/p>\n<p>These strategic reforms, the Minister added,<br \/>\nunderscore Nigeria&#8217;s commitment to transforming agriculture into a resilient, market-driven sector, boosting food security, and driving inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FG Unlocks Game-Changing Reforms in Agricultural Insurance to Boost Food Security The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite today in her office in Abuja, received the Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, to unlock game-changing reforms in agricultural insurance and Cooperatives. 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