Many farmers in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to decentralize agricultural financial interventions to enhance access for those in rural areas. A coalition of various agricultural stakeholders, including smallholder farmers and cooperative societies, has expressed the need for improved support programs to better serve the farming community across the country.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has emphasized the need for enhanced development finance and increased private capital mobilization to achieve its goal of a $1 trillion economy. Officials stated that relying solely on public funds is insufficient for the country's developmental plans. This announcement was made during the Bank of Industry's Development Partners’ Roundtable and the presentation of the 2025 Annual Development Impact Report in Abuja.

The Federal Government has inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the Bank of Agriculture, with the objective of enhancing its contribution to agricultural development. This move is part of efforts to strengthen the institution's role in the sector.

Kenya has introduced a KSh1.08 trillion investment strategy aimed at transforming its agricultural sector over the next five years. The plan, known as the "National Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan" for 2026-2030, anticipates significant private sector involvement to cover nearly half of the total costs, as the government seeks to modernize food production systems and enhance productivity in the sector.

At the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS 2026) Conference in Nairobi, agroecology advocates emphasized that the future of Kenya's food system depends not only on agricultural production but also on farmers' ability to earn a decent living. They called for increased investment in sustainable agriculture to support this goal.

According to a report by Omni, Nigeria's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market has reached a value of $25 billion. However, only 18% of retailers in the sector have accessed formal credit. The report suggests that technology may play a crucial role in bridging this gap in financial access for retailers.