2026 WORLD FOOD DAY
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in Collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, and other Stakeholders wishes to announce the following programmes in commemoration of the 2026 World Food Day with the
Theme: ‘’Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow’’
Activities earmarked to commemorate the Day are as follows:
Day 1 – Thursday 15th October, 2026
Visit to Cluster Farms/Selected Secondary Schools and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) within the FCT –
Take Off Point: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Complex, Area 11 Garki, Abuja
Time: 9: 00 am

Day 2 – Friday 16th October, 2026
Sensitization Walk in FCT
Take Off Point: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Complex, Area 11 Garki, Abuja
Time: 7:00 am
Venue: Millennium Park, Central Business Area, Abuja
Ministerial Press Briefing
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Hon. Minister’s Conference Room, FMAFS Complex, Area 11 Garki, Abuja

This year’s edition marks the 81st Anniversary of FAO’s founding and the 46th observance of the celebration in Nigeria
Dr. Marcus O. Ogunbiyi, FNSE
Permanent Secretary