Government Expenditure on Agricultural Sector and Economic Growth in Nigeria (1981 – 2010)

The contribution of the agricultural sector of the economy cannot be over emphasized when considering its role in building grounds for development, its employment potentials and impacts on the economy.This study is set forth to explore the average contribution of the agricultural sector to the national earning of Nigeria over the years, using a time series data from 1981 to 2010 sourced from the Central bank of Nigeria.The empirical perspective of this paper applied the unit root test and co integration, relying on the theoretical backing posited by Solow.It was found that a significant relationship exist between government expenditure in the agricultural sector and the economic growth of Nigeria.