Abuja: The Federal Government has successfully secured Nigeria’s fertiliser supply for the 2026 wet season, providing a shield for Nigerian farmers against a global crisis. This strategic move was confirmed by Dr. Armstrong Takang, Director of PFI NPK Ltd., in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
According to News Agency of Nigeria, PFI NPK Ltd., a wholly owned entity of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), serves as the implementation vehicle for the federal government’s Presidential Fertiliser Initiative. The company manages a centralised bulk procurement and distribution system for fertiliser raw materials, ensuring stability in domestic blending and nationwide supply.
Dr. Takang highlighted that early procurement decisions by the federal government have resulted in savings of over 42 million dollars ahead of the peak planting season. While several African countries face fertiliser shortages and rising input costs due to global disruptions, Nigeria has secured its supply for 2026.
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he global disruptions, linked to escalating tensions, have increased freight costs and the prices of key fertiliser inputs like Granular Ammonium Sulphate (GAS), Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), and Muriate of Potash (MOP). These factors have created supply gaps, leaving farmers in multiple markets uncertain about availability and pricing. However, Nigeria remains ahead through deliberate actions and policies.
Official records for Q1 2026 reveal that PFI NPK Ltd. secured nine vessels carrying a combined 407,304.00 metric tonnes of raw materials. This, combined with the opening balance, brings the total to 534,219 MT available for NPK fertiliser production. All Letters of Credit have been fully established or settled, ensuring supply continuity.
As of mid-April 2026, over 323,109.24 metric tonnes, approximately 6.5 million 50kg bags, had been distributed to registered blending plants across Nigeria. More than 198,264.41 metric tonnes, approximately 4 million 50kg bags, had already been offtake, indicating active
distribution ahead of peak planting.
Dr. Takang emphasized that the government’s early procurement strategy was designed to shield Nigeria from external shocks. By securing supply and locking in pricing ahead of market pressures, the federal government has protected Nigeria from global fertiliser market disruptions.
Financial data reviewed alongside procurement records indicated that the early purchasing strategy generated total savings of 43.99 million dollars, equivalent to approximately N61.58 billion. The GAS was secured at 228 dollars per metric tonne, DAP at 775 dollars, and MOP at 400 dollars per tonne, significantly lower than current market prices.
Fertiliser availability and pricing remain central to Nigeria’s agricultural productivity and food supply. The government’s intervention ensures consistent supply and price stability, supporting production outcomes across the agricultural sector. PFI NPK operates by importing raw materials and supplying them to 94 Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Asso
ciation of Nigeria (FEPSAN) registered blending plants.
The supply chain operates under strict federal government governance protocols, with oversight from Collateral Management Agents and compliance with NAFDAC and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) requirements. Operations are also supported by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
Dr. Takang stressed that the intervention’s success would be measured at the farm level, ensuring farmers access fertiliser when needed at supportive prices. By stabilizing supply and managing cost exposure, the government is strengthening long-term supply security through partnerships with international suppliers. Plans for a digital enterprise system to provide real-time visibility across procurement, inventory, and distribution are also advancing.