Nigeria’s food security top priority, says minister

Nigeria’s food security top priority, says minister

By Fly Cable News

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing food security in the country with the launch of new initiatives aimed at improving agricultural productivity and mechanisation.

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, made this known during his appearance on Channel Television’s Sunrise Daily Show on Monday.

Abdullahi highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to address the challenges in the agricultural sector, noting that food security has become a top priority under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration.

“It is a lot of work. You know whenever you meet a system that’s down, you need to take it up and do the work so that it will respond to the demand of the system.

“For us at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, it’s no longer new. We all know that last year, the President declared a state of emergency on food security because we were not doing very well. We had very bad numbers,” Abdullahi said.

The minister emphasised that food security is not only critical for ensuring adequate nutrition for Nigerians but also for driving economic growth, poverty alleviation, and promoting gender inclusivity.

“As part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, because food security is on the front burner in the agriculture sector, it is the mainstream of Nigeria’s economy. It is expected to also play a critical role in the economy as a means of poverty alleviation and gender inclusivity,” Abdullahi added.