PRELIMINARY COMMENTS OF THE 2018 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR AGRICULTURE - The National Association of Nigerian Traders NANTS

The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) under the auspices of the Voices for Food Security (VFS) commends the President and the Budget Office of the Federation for the timely presentation of the 2018 budget. 

This for us raises the hope that the 2018 budget implementation will commence earlier in order to achieve a better and higher budget performance in the ensuing year. The early presentation of the budget is for us a clear indication of the Federal Government’s recognition of the fact that agriculture, particularly farming is seasonal project and must therefore be well prepared ahead of next year’s planting season approaches.