Tinubu govt imports food, abandons Nigerian farmers – Atiku

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of making Nigeria increasingly dependent on food imports while neglecting local farmers and producers.
Atiku made the claim in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu.
DAILY POST reports that Nigeria’s agricultural trade balance swung from a N740.27 billion surplus in the first half of 2025 to a N56.13 billion deficit in the corresponding period of 2026, representing a N796.40 billion reversal.
Agricultural exports also fell by 33.3 per cent year-on-year to N1.98 trillion in H1 2026, while imports...