Impact of Government Expenditure on Agricultural Output in Nigeria(1980-2023)

Student: Moyomade Deborah Gabriel (Project, 2025)
Department of Economics and Development Studies
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State

Abstract

This study examined the impact of government expenditure on agricultural output inNigeria. Specifically, the study examined the impact of government capital and recurrentexpenditure on agricultural output in Nigeria. Secondary time series data spanning.Thirty-two years (1990-2022) was gathered in the study. Data gathered in the study wasestimated using descriptive statistics, unit root test, co-integration test, and fully modifiedwith vector error correction model. Discoveries from the study suggest that governmentcurrent expenditure has positive and significant effect on agricultural output in Nigerialikewise government recurrent expenditure also has positive and significant effect onagricultural output in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study suggests thatInvestment boosts agricultural output, so policies should increase private and publicinvestment through incentives and funding. Capital expenditure on infrastructureenhances productivity, while reallocating resources and increasing government spendingon research and subsidies further support agricultural output.

Keywords
Government expenditure agricultural output Nigeria Economic development public spending.
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