Women Account For 80% Of Subsistence Farmers In Nigeria – AFAN

Mr. Shakin Agbayewa, the Deputy Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) for Lagos State, has revealed that women represent approximately 80 percent of subsistence farmers in Nigeria. This statement was made during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos, where he elaborated on the demographic composition of the country's farming sector. Agbayewa's comments highlight the significant role women play in agricultural production, particularly in subsistence farming, which is vital for food security in the nation.

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