Sustainable Agriculture in Nigeria: A Review of Some Relevant Legal Framework and Policy

Abstract

Nigeria has not been able to meet up with the Millennium Development Goals especially the eradication of hunger and poverty. Current trend points to continued human population growth and higher levels of consumption as the global economy expands. Food is and has always been one of the most important issues relevant to life, and consequently development. A man's belly must be full before he can indulge in the luxury of worrying about his political rights and freedom, hence, the need for Sustainable Agriculture. Over the years there has been land reforms and several policies on Agriculture but there has not been a comprehensive legal framework that ensures Sustainable Agriculture. This paper suggests that Nigeria needs to re-organise and double its sustainable development agenda to make it function in accordance with principles of environmental sustainability.