FG TO BOOST FERTILISER SUPPLY CHAIN (PHOTO).

 FG to boost fertiliser supply chain

The Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI) said it is advancing efforts to secure a resilient and uninterrupted supply of fertiliser to Nigerian farmers, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s vision for food sovereignty. A statement by its Executive Director, Portfolio, Tajudeen Ahmed, said the initiative has entered a new phase, PFI 3.0, as it lays the foundation for a stable supply of raw materials to blending plants, with the ultimate goal of making Nigeria self-sufficient in crop production for both food and industrial uses.

“As of September 2025, more raw materials have already been supplied or ordered than the total supplied in 2024, and additional arrangements have been concluded with fertilizer raw material manufacturers to stock warehouses nationwide. Blenders will have access to as much material as their production capacity can support. This is backed by verifiable data and a proven track record by the PFI, bolstering confidence among farmers and agricultural stakeholders.

‘In a statement from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), new data confirms steady progress. From 2022 to date in 2025, 48 distinct vessels have delivered critical raw materials for fertilizer blending under the PFI. “In 2025 alone, 10 vessels have already discharged and are expected to discharge cargoes, accounting for more than 560,000 metric tonnes of inputs received at Nigerian ports. This steady inflow is laying the foundation for robust production and ensuring continuity of supply and stability across Nigeria’s fertilizer value chain”, the statement read in part.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MOFI, Dr. Armstrong Takang, noted that the focus of PFI extends beyond mere volumes. “We are meticulously building a system that can insulate farmers from global market shocks and instill the confidence needed for long-term agricultural planning. We see the PFI as a prime example of public–private collaboration that can solve complex national challenges, and its future is a testament to Nigeria’s capacity for strategic reform.”

This strategic inflow, the FPI explained, has enabled consistent local production, with over 4.5 million MT of finished fertilizer produced between 2021 and 2024. “Cumulatively, since its inception, the PFI has facilitated the production of over 128 million bags of fertilizer, delivered directly to farmers across the country. “The Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) confirmed that a growing network of blending plants is key to this sustained output. “We have witnessed significant improvement in productive capacity since the PFI’s inception,” said Alhaji Sadiq Kassim, President of FEPSAN.