FG Unveils PFI 3.0 to Strengthen Fertiliser Supply Chain

Executive Director, Portfolio, of the PFI, Tajudeen Ahmed, said the initiative has now laid the foundation for a stable raw material supply to blending plants, positioning Nigeria for self-sufficiency in food and industrial crop production.

He disclosed that as of September 2025, raw materials supplied or ordered had already surpassed the total volume for 2024, with additional agreements concluded with manufacturers to stock warehouses nationwide. “Blenders will have access to as much material as their capacity can support, backed by verifiable data and a proven track record,” Ahmed said.

Data from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) showed that between 2022 and 2025, 48 vessels had delivered critical raw materials under the PFI, including 10 in 2025 alone, accounting for over 560,000 metric tonnes of inputs discharged at Nigerian ports.

Managing Director/CEO of MOFI, Dr. Armstrong Takang, said the programme is building a system to shield farmers from global market shocks and boost long-term agricultural planning. “We see the PFI as a prime example of public–private collaboration in solving complex national challenges,” he noted.

The initiative has enabled consistent local production, with over 4.5 million MT of fertiliser produced between 2021 and 2024, bringing cumulative output to more than 128 million bags since inception.

According to the Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN), the number of operational blending plants has now risen to over 90 nationwide, with a total blending capacity of up to 13 million MT. President of FEPSAN, Alhaji Sadiq Kassim, said the expanded capacity has reduced transportation costs by bringing fertiliser closer to farms.

While farmers have raised concerns over rising prices, stakeholders clarified that recent cost pressures stem largely from foreign exchange volatility and global raw material markets rather than local scarcity.

PFI 3.0, set to be managed by MOFI from November 2025, will introduce reforms to guarantee year-round nationwide availability, cut costs, and improve traceability to curb hoarding and diversion. A key priority will be scaling up local sourcing of inputs to strengthen Nigeria’s agro-industrial base and reduce import dependence.

The PFI remains a flagship programme of the Federal Government designed to ensure that Nigerian farmers have timely, affordable, and reliable access to high-quality fertiliser.