Abstract

The paper introduces key concepts of gender perspective. It describes the potential role that women play in agriculture, and points out the barriers to women?s representation and participation in agricultural production that need to be overcome in the current Nigeria agricultural transformation agenda. The paper further examines the importance of gender mainstreaming in rural development agenda. The paper therefore recommended the need for integration of gender concerns in rural development programmes. This will not only lead to increase in productivity but also, will create equal opportunity for the targeted groups to participate in poverty reduction, food security, employment generation, and wealth creation through value chain. This will promote the policy trust of the Nigeria agricultural transformation agenda.

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