The Federal Government has signed an agreement with climate-tech company, FLUX Carbon Ltd, to boost the country’s agricultural sector through innovative technology.

The agreement, announced by the Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, in a statement obtained by New Telegraph, recently marked the introduction of enhanced rock weathering technology to key agricultural regions in Nigeria.

According to the minister, ERW technology accelerated natural weathering, sequesters carbon dioxide, and improved soil fertility and has proven successful in East Africa but is now being introduced in Nigeria.

He noted that the project would focused on key crops like sugarcane, maize and cassava in Kano, Jigawa, and Enugu states.

“The partnership aims to boost crop yields, improve soil health, enhance climate resilience for smallholder farmers, and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers, positioning Nigeria as a leader in climate-smart agriculture with the potential to attract international organisations.

“One such is the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the Food and Agriculture Organisation, the Commonwealth, and others to participate in the pilot projects and explore the potential for scaling these sustainable agricultural practices globally,” Nnaji stated.