Nigeria, June 19 -- President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria has secured more than 449,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser inputs-equivalent to about nine million bags-to support agricultural production and strengthen food security across the country.

The president disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X account on Thursday, describing the development as part of broader measures by his administration to fulfil its commitment to making Nigeria food-secure.

"As of May 2026, more than 449,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser inputs, equivalent to about nine million bags, had been secured, with 10 vessels discharged or in transit," Mr Tinubu said.

He recalled that upon assuming office, his administration identified food secur...