The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has signed an agreement with agro-allied firm, Arzikin Noma, to manage a mega farm project aimed at boosting food sovereignty and ending hunger in Nigeria.

Under the deal, Arzikin Noma will open farmlands across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative marks a significant step toward expanding agricultural productivity nationwide.

Speaking with journalists in Abuja, the Group Managing Director of Arzikin Noma, Mr. Michael Adeshola, said the company operates across seven key agricultural value chains: maize, sorghum, soya bean, sesame, cowpea, millet, and paddy rice.

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“We are committed to supporting smallholder farmers through access to finance, agricultural knowledge, climate-smart practices, regenerative farming capacity building, and, most importantly, guaranteed offtake arrangements to ensure high-quality crop production for both local and export markets,” he said. Adeshola noted that the company has consistently empowered women, youths, and the less privileged with resources and opportunities to lift themselves economically and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s growth. “We believe in local solutions to local problems,” he added.

Commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for prioritising youth engagement in agriculture through various food security initiatives, Adeshola described the partnership with NALDA as a turning point for Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

“Agriculture employs about 65 percent of Nigeria’s population. Until we treat food security as a national emergency, we won’t achieve food sovereignty. But with this administration’s clear direction and the involvement of vibrant youth, Nigeria is on the right path to becoming a net exporter of food to Africa and beyond,” added.