An important role of agriculture in Nigeria's economic development is the

  • A processing of raw materials for industries
  • B regulation of price system
  • C provision of infrastructure
  • D provision of employment

The correct answer is D. provision of employment

The contribution of agriculture to economic growth and development lies in providing food to expanding population, increasing the demand for industrial products, providing local foreign exchange earnings for the import of capital goods, increasing social income, providing productive employment and improving welfare of farmers

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