The Guardians Special Focus on Nigeria's Most Innovative and leading drivers of food security in 2023

Nigeria’s agricultural sector remains an integral one, contributing significantly to the country’s economy and providing employment to around 70% of the informal sector. The National Bureau of Statistics reports that in 2022, agriculture accounted for 21.09% of the nation’s GDP. Year on year, we have seen an increase in the contribution of agriculture to Nigeria’s GDP, owing to a number of factors including the rising popularity of agritech startups as a viable sub-sector.