Nigeria’s climate and agricultural authorities are exploring ways to integrate climate resilience into agricultural land development to strengthen food security, improve productivity and create rural employment.
The Director-General of Nigeria’s National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr. Tenioye Majekodunmi, has held a bilateral meeting with the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Engr. Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo, to discuss integrating climate resilience into agricultural development.
The engagement, announced by the NCCC on October 16, focused on strengthening sustainable land management, promoting climate-smart agricultural practices and aligning agricultural land development with Nigeria’s climate objectives.
The two institutions highlighted the importance of linking climate action with productive land use to improve agricultural output, enhance food security and expand economic opportunities for farmers and rural communities.
The collaboration is also expected to support job creation across agricultural value chains and promote inclusive economic growth by connecting environmental sustainability with agricultural enterprise.
Climate resilience in agricultural development
The discussions underscored the need to incorporate climate resilience into land development initiatives to ensure that agricultural activities contribute to both environmental sustainability and economic development.
Sustainable land management and climate-smart agriculture can help farmers respond to climate-related challenges while improving the productive use of agricultural land.
The NCCC and NALDA engagement reflects an effort to strengthen coordination between climate policy and agricultural development, recognising the importance of both sectors in supporting livelihoods and national development.
By aligning their priorities, the institutions aim to advance agricultural systems that support land productivity, food security and employment while contributing to Nigeria’s broader climate goals.
The engagement highlights the role of institutional collaboration in ensuring that climate action delivers practical benefits for farmers, rural communities and the wider economy.
Source: www.climatewatchonline.com
