Sustainable Development Goals Compliant: Evaluating Nigeria Agricultural Policies

Abstract

Aim of the Study: The study focuses on the Nigeria agricultural policies vis-à-vis their compliance with the set goals of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It x-rayed the past and present Agricultural policies alongside food security and her compliance or relevance to United Nations set goals or policies framework of Sustainable Development Goals.

Methodology: The research methodology used for this research is a combination of historical and descriptive research design. The main source of data collection was basically the secondary source, which means data were source from advance literature such as; textbooks, journals, historical materials, newspapers, internet material, official government reports, etc. These were then analyse qualitatively using content analysis.

Findings: The paper posits that despite the policies and programmes that Nigeria government has put in place there is still a serious threat of food insecurity to the Nigeria cooperate existence.

Conclusion: Past efforts to address Nigeria agricultural development problems or deficits failed or lagged behind because of 1) Uncoordinated programmes and policies, 2) Programmes and policies instability, 3) Piecemeal programmes and policies, which focus on short-term objectives of achieving programmes and policy results rather than laying durable foundation for sustainable development, 4) Lack of common understanding and grasp of issues, data non-availability and analytical frameworks for facilitating assessments of agreed performance and compliance frameworks, 5) Lack of capacity. Consequently, attainment of a multi-faceted goals and approaches would pose many policy challenges.