This research examined the effect of agricultural sector on economic development in Sokoto state, Nigeria. The research design used in this was survey. The population and sample size for this study are 142,741 farmers belonging to three senatorial districts in Kebbi state. However, a total of 399 were sampled using Taro Yamane‘s formula. A stratified sampling technique was used in selecting the three senatorial districts across the state. However, farmers were randomly selected for the study. The data collected from the respondents was analyzed using multiple regression. Empirical results show that food supply, poverty alleviation and job creation have significant effect on economic development. However, the results also indicate that there is positive insignificant relationship between foreign exchange and economic development. The study recommend that the current import and export regulations need to be revised in order to convince other countries to accept agricultural products from Nigeria.