Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says Nigeria can earn more from agriculture than oil if the sector is properly developed.

Speaking at the Sahel Food Systems Changemakers Conference 2025 in Abuja, Obi described it as “unacceptable” that a country blessed with vast arable land and human capital still suffers widespread hunger.

“With purposeful leadership and investment in value-chain development, agriculture can generate more revenue than oil,” he said.

He urged government and stakeholders to shift focus from consumption to production by supporting farmers with finance, infrastructure, and technology.

Obi emphasised that diversifying Nigeria’s economy through agriculture would create jobs, strengthen food security, and reduce overdependence on crude oil. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.