# Nigeria’s agriculture sector grew 4.39% in Q2, government says

> Minister of State for Agriculture Aliyu Abdullahi said the sector expanded 4.39% in the second quarter of 2026, with crop production up 3.66%, according to NBS figures.

- **Source date:** 2026-10-20
- **Original source:** [AgroNigeria](https://agronigeria.ng/fgs-reforms-responsible-for-growth-of-agriculture-sector-hms/)
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## Nigeria’s agriculture sector grew 4.39% in Q2, government says

Minister of State for Agriculture Aliyu Abdullahi said the sector expanded 4.39% in the second quarter of 2026, with crop production up 3.66%, according to NBS figures.

He also cited 2.5 million tonnes of staples produced through the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and annual domestic wheat output of about 420,000 tonnes. The statements were made at a World Food Day event and present the government’s account of its programmes.

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