The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Morocco to introduce a satellite- and artificial intelligence-driven agricultural monitoring system aimed at transforming farming and strengthening food security across Nigeria.
The agreement, signed on Friday, will see the deployment of an advanced digital platform capable of providing real-time information on agricultural activities across 15 pilot states. The system will monitor farmland, crop distribution, production levels, and potential threats to food security, enabling authorities to make faster and more informed decisions.
The initiative is expected to support federal, state, and local governments with accurate data for agricultural planning, disaster response, and resource allocation. It will also help identify crop health challenges, estimate yields, detect environmental risks, and improve overall farm productivity.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, officials said the project represents a major step toward modernising Nigeria’s agricultural sector through the use of space technology and artificial intelligence. They noted that access to timely and reliable agricultural data would strengthen policy implementation and improve national food production.
The Presidency stressed that Nigeria must embrace innovative technologies to remain competitive in global agriculture. It added that beyond adopting foreign innovations, the country should develop the capacity to improve, localise, and expand such technologies to meet its unique agricultural needs.
According to government officials, the partnership with Morocco reflects a shared commitment to advancing agricultural innovation, promoting sustainable farming, and enhancing food security across the continent.
The AI-powered platform is expected to improve transparency in agricultural management while helping governments respond more effectively to changing weather conditions, pest outbreaks, and other factors affecting food production.
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