Post by Henry Emeka (@Emekus)

Why governments choose handouts:
Quick relief: It’s faster to distribute food than to build agricultural infrastructure.

Political optics: Handouts are visible and easy to publicize.

Weak agricultural systems: Many states lack irrigation, storage, mechanization, and transport networks.

Budget cycles: Long-term farming investments take years, while food distribution fits into short-term budgets.

What long-term investment would look like:
Nigeria has:

Vast arable land

A young population

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