Economic Diversification and Agricultural Recovery Policies in Nigeria: An Assessment of Food Sustainability Programs of Tinubu Administration

The impact of agricultural recovery and economic diversification policies during the Tinubu government was specifically investigated in this study, emphasising food sustainability initiatives. This paper was guided by the sustainable development theory, which emphasises the significance of striking a balance between social, economic, and environmental goals to attain sustainable growth. The paper explored secondary sources of data such as government papers, scholarly publications, and statistical databases. Based on the findings of the paper, the Tinubu administration has implemented several programs designed to encourage economic diversification and boost food security by reviving the agriculture sector in Nigeria. These programs promoted climate-smart farming techniques, increased access to agricultural funding, and developed public-private partnerships. However, issues including inadequate infrastructure, poor resource management, and the effects of climate change have continued to pose difficulties to full realisation or achievement of food security goals of Tinubu administration. Overall, the paper showed that although the Tinubu administration's policies have brought about some success, more has to be done to address structural issues and guarantee the agricultural sector's resilience in Nigeria. The paper suggested investment in comprehensive rural infrastructure to prioritize the development of rural roads, storage facilities, and irrigation systems to reduce post-harvest losses and improve market access. Public-private partnerships should be leveraged to address funding gaps as well as increasing budgetary allocation to the agriculture sector to fund more researches in agriculture and food production, to grant more Agric loans and provide greater incentives for smart farming.