FG Delivers 560,000MT Fertilizer Inputs in 2025, Farmers Assured of Steady Supply
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced fresh gains in Nigeria’s fertilizer supply chain, revealing that over 560,000 metric tonnes of raw materials have already been delivered to the country in 2025 under the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI).
The disclosure, made in a press statement by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), signals renewed confidence for Nigerian farmers as the PFI enters its third phase, designed to guarantee year-round availability and affordability of fertilizer in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s food sovereignty agenda.
According to MOFI, a total of 48 vessels have discharged critical raw materials for fertilizer blending between 2022 and September 2025, with 10 of those arriving this year alone. The inflow is expected to keep blending plants nationwide adequately supplied and operating at full capacity.
Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MOFI, said the initiative is focused on building resilience against global market shocks.
“We are not just chasing volumes. We are creating a system that insulates farmers from global volatility and gives them confidence for long-term planning. The PFI demonstrates how public–private collaboration can solve complex national challenges,” he stated.
Since 2021, more than 4.5 million metric tonnes of fertilizer have been produced locally under the scheme, while cumulative production since its inception in 2016 now stands at over 128 million bags distributed directly to farmers.
The Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) confirmed that blending capacity has expanded significantly, with over 90 operational plants nationwide and a combined capacity of 13 million metric tonnes.
“This ensures fertilizer is consistently available closer to farms, reducing transportation costs and strengthening supply,” said FEPSAN President, Alhaji Sadiq Kassim.
While the supply chain is robust, stakeholders acknowledged farmers’ concerns over rising prices, attributing the pressure to foreign exchange volatility and global input costs. To mitigate these risks, PFI 3.0 endorsed at the August 2025 Stakeholder Roundtable in Abuja will focus on enhanced local sourcing, tighter monitoring to prevent hoarding, and reforms to improve affordability.
By November 2025, MOFI is expected to assume full operational management of the programme from the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), a transition that government officials say will strengthen governance and ensure seamless continuity.
The Presidential Fertilizer Initiative, launched in 2016, is one of the Federal Government’s flagship programmes for national food security. It has revitalised Nigeria’s blending plants, created jobs across the agricultural value chain, and continues to provide farmers with reliable access to affordable, high-quality fertilizer.
