Nigeria’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Abubakar Kyari, is facing mounting pressure following allegations of misconduct in contract awards. Several reports suggest that contracts worth millions were awarded without following due process.
Insiders allege that some deals bypassed standard procurement guidelines, with contracts going to firms lacking qualifications or linked to close associates. These claims have triggered a flurry of reactions from civil society groups and anti-corruption advocates.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for a transparent investigation by the EFCC, emphasizing that public accountability in a ministry as strategic as agriculture is non-negotiable.
In response, Kyari’s office released a statement dismissing the claims as baseless. The minister assured the public of his clean record and openness to scrutiny. He reiterated his commitment to restoring integrity in agricultural governance.
Still, the controversy continues to spark national debate. Critics argue that scandals like this undermine the country’s efforts to fix its fragile food system. With inflation hitting food prices hard, Nigerians are demanding answers—and action.
As public confidence wavers, all eyes are now on the investigative bodies and how swiftly they’ll act to unravel the truth.
