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Honourable Minister of State

Honourable Minister of State, the head of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Appointed by the President, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

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Aliyu Sabi AbdullahiAppointed 2023

Nominated from Niger State, North Central · Federal character

What the Constitution says

  • s.147(2)

    The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).

2026 budget

All ministries

₦3.57 trillion5.2% of the ₦68.32 trillion budget

  • Salaries ₦136 billion
  • Running costs ₦11.3 billion
  • Projects ₦3.43 trillion

Largest lines, of 37

  1. Federal Co-Operative College- Oji River₦1.09 trillion · p.514
  2. Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin-Kowa, Gombe₦439 billion · p.515
  3. Federal College of Agriculture - Ishiagu₦364 billion · p.514
  4. Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security₦297 billion · p.514
  5. Federal Co-Operative College- Ibadan₦162 billion · p.514

Source: 2026 Appropriation Act, p.514

Where it appears in the news

  • At AGROW Dialogue In Abuja, Kyari Calls For National Digital Farmers Register To End Duplication, Target Support To Real Farmers

    Sep 29, 2026

    The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has called for a national digital farmers register to end duplication, target support to real farmers and secure food for over 200 million Nigerians. The Minister made the call today, Tuesday

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