ABSTRACT

This study focused on the growth of the agricultural sector of the Nigerian Economy. A key policy objective of sustainable economic development especially in any developing country like Nigeria, is to establish agricultural sector that are both economically efficient and sustainable. However, this depends significantly on full utilization of such resources. This research work adopts an econometric approach to evaluate both the impact and the sustainability of economic growth in Nigeria. The regression result and co-integration test shows that agricultural exports on Nigeria’s economic growth impact positively on the economy but also sustainable. on the other hand, the research work equally reveals that the agricultural sector decline since the discovery of oil. Finally, the research work offer same policy recommendations for effective planning, management and development of agricultural sector in Nigeria.