The Research Department of the National Assembly Library convened a research review session on November 6, 2026, centering policy discussions on the critical nexus between gender-equitable land rights and national agricultural output.
The session featured a comprehensive academic paper titled “Evaluating Practice Gaps in Women’s Land Tenure Security and Household Food Security in Nigeria.” Designed to foster evidence-based legislative support, the forum interrogated systemic barriers preventing women from securing reliable land ownership across the country.
A five-member panel of experts anchored the session, conducting a critical evaluation of the paper’s findings. During the deliberations, the panelists analyzed the legal, socio-cultural, and administrative bottlenecks that restrict women’s access to and control over agricultural land, despite their substantial contributions to Nigeria’s farming workforce.
Contributors emphasized a direct correlation between secure land tenure for women and improved household nutrition, higher agricultural yields, and broader economic resilience. Panelists noted that when women lack formal ownership or long-term tenure security, their ability to access credit, invest in sustainable farming practices, and scale food production is severely constrained—ultimately undermining household food security nationwide.
Beyond diagnosing structural challenges, the panel offered targeted, actionable recommendations aimed at bridging existing policy-to-practice gaps. Discussions underscored the need for harmonized land administration frameworks, stronger legal enforcement of women’s property rights, and gender-responsive agricultural policies that parliamentarians can champion through legislative oversight and reform.
The active participation of invited guests and dignitaries enriched the interactive segment of the event, generating robust dialogue on translating research insights into practical legislative interventions.
Through its recurring monthly research review series, the National Assembly Library Research Department continues to reinforce its mandate of providing the National Assembly with rigorous, timely policy analysis to address Nigeria’s pressing socio-economic and developmental priorities.
