FEPSAN unveils strategies to enhance fertiliser supply chain, Boost Agriculture

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As Nigeria prepares for the 2025 farming season, the Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) has expressed confidence in the country’s ability to meet national fertiliser demand. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, FEPSAN President Sadiq Kassim highlighted the industry’s efforts to ensure a smooth and productive season.

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Kassim thanked the Federal Government for its continued support, saying, “The association is grateful for the immense support that the President Bola Tinubu-led government continues to give to ensure that investments in the industry thrive and, more importantly, farmers have timely access to affordable, quality fertilisers to boost productivity and ensure food security.”

The industry has made significant strides, including the development of special blends of fertilisers that are crop-specific, soil-specific, and cost-effective. Kassim noted, “To ensure value for money, the industry, working with research institutions, has made advances in developing special blends of fertilisers that are crop-specific, soil-specific and cost-effective.

FEPSAN has also arranged for further shipments of raw materials, including 150,000 tonnes of MOP, 100,000 tonnes of DAP, and 150,000 tonnes of Granular Ammonium Sulphate. Kassim assured the public that “there is no cause for alarm at all,” and expressed gratitude to government agencies, partners, and President Tinubu for sustaining the fertiliser supply chain.

The National President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Kabir Ibrahim, acknowledged the challenges farmers have faced regarding fertiliser affordability. He expressed optimism over FEPSAN’s proactive steps, saying, “The most important thing is that we are very happy that FEPSAN is addressing these issues.” Ibrahim highlighted the benefits of tailored fertiliser use, stating, “If, for instance, we have a parcel of land where we are going to put maize, and investigations are done, and we have a soil card that tells you what that soil is lacking. We will not buy generic fertiliser.”

Ibrahim also emphasized the importance of proper regulation, saying, “Control of quality and distribution of fertiliser is very germane. But it is now institutional.” He concluded with a call to action, “FEPSAN is working, and people have invested money. 92 companies have invested their resources in producing fertilisers that are a sine qua non to agricultural productivity. Those people should be supported and protected for Nigeria to attain what we have been looking for.

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