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Abstract
This research was carried out to provide empirical information on the relationship
between agricultural production and the growth of Nigerian economy with focus on
poverty reduction. Time series data were employed in this research and the analyses of
the data were done using unit root tests and the bounds (ARDL) testing approach to
cointegration. The result of the data analysis indicated that agricultural production was
significant in influencing the favourable trend of economic growth in Nigeria. Despite
the growth of the Nigerian economy, poverty is still on the increase and this calls for a
shift from monolithic oil-based economy to a more plural one with agriculture being
the lead sector. It was recommended that pro poor policies should be designed for
alleviating rural poverty through increased investments in agricultural development by
the public and private sector.