Investor Confidence and Strong Harvest Propel Nigeria’s Agro-Sector Output to Record N30.5 Trillion in Q3 2025

Nigeria’s agricultural sector has demonstrated significant resilience and growth, with the latest figures indicating that the sector’s output soared to N30.5 trillion in the Third Quarter (Q3) of 2025. This impressive performance is primarily attributed to a sharp surge in investor confidence following sustained economic reforms and a favorable operating environment.

Reports analyzing business confidence confirm that the agricultural sector recorded a strong rebound, largely driven by a robust harvest season aided by timely and favorable rainfall across major food-producing zones. This success was most pronounced in crop production and forestry, which account for the largest share of the sector’s total output, currently standing at approximately 87.6%. The increased output contributes significantly to the marginal rise in the nation’s overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

While celebrating the landmark output figure, key agricultural stakeholders and economists have cautioned the Federal Government against complacency. They urge the immediate and effective execution of existing policies aimed at sustaining the growth momentum and stabilizing the sector. Analysts stressed that for the sector to maintain its trillion-naira output and translate the figure into tangible food security, the administration must address perennial systemic challenges, including pervasive insecurity in food producing states, the high cost of agricultural inputs, and the critical deficit in post-harvest processing and cold chain logistics. Sustained investment, alongside strategic policy implementation, is deemed essential to ensure the sector continues to lead Nigeria’s economic recovery efforts into 2026.