In order to strengthen food security and rural development, more than $600 million in foreign agricultural loans were granted to the federal government this year, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

The African Development Bank has granted the government, according to information on the ministry's website, a $134 million loan to improve seed and cereal production nationwide. According to the statement, “the federal government has obtained a loan of 134 million dollars from the African Development Bank to help farmers increase seed and cereal production in the country.” Also, through the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, the federal government obtained a $500 million loan from the World Bank, bringing the fund to $634 million

In reality, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between rural communities and major markets. It will improve access to agricultural centers, schools and hospitals while promoting social and economic development in the areas. rural. It also aims to improve the representation of women in the transport sector by creating authorities responsible for rural access roads.