From Taiye Joseph
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), has agreed to partner with the Youth Farmers Organization for Agricultural Development in Nigeria (YFOADN), to organise the Second National Food Security Summit 2026, scheduled for November 25 in Abuja.
The partnership followed a courtesy and advocacy visit by YFOADN leaders to NALDA’s Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Cornelius Adebayo, FNSE, to strengthen institutional collaboration on youth agricultural empowerment, sustainable food production and national food security.
The summit is expected to attract about 500 participants, including young farmers from across the country, government representatives, development partners, agricultural experts, private-sector investors and other stakeholders.
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Discussions will focus on access to agricultural land, modern farming techniques, mechanisation, financing, agribusiness development and market access for young farmers.
YFOADN National President, Amb. Abdulrahman Etudaye, expressed appreciation to NALDA for its willingness to collaborate with the organisation, describing the development as an important step towards expanding opportunities for young Nigerians in agriculture.
He said the summit would provide a national platform to assess agricultural development initiatives, promote investment in youth-led agribusinesses and develop practical recommendations to improve food production and rural livelihoods.
The organisation also disclosed plans to seek the continued participation of Dangote Group in the 2026 summit, building on the relationship established during the inaugural edition held in November 2025, which the Group attended.
YFOADN said it recognised Dangote Group’s contributions to Nigeria’s industrial development, particularly its investments in the fertiliser and food-production value chains, which are important to the country’s food security objectives.
According to the organisation, renewed engagement with the Group would sustain the existing relationship and create opportunities for further collaboration in youth agricultural empowerment, agribusiness development and food security.
It expressed optimism that Dangote Group’s participation in the forthcoming summit would strengthen engagement between the private sector and young farmers while encouraging increased investment in agricultural productivity and related value chains.
YFOADN reaffirmed its commitment to working with NALDA, Dangote Group, government institutions, development partners and other private-sector stakeholders to promote youth empowerment, agricultural innovation and sustainable food security in Nigeria.
