The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, has announced initiatives to combat food inflation in the nation. During a courtesy visit by Gov Umar Namadi of Jigawa in Abuja on Friday, Kyari expressed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring food security and lowering food inflation. Kyari affirmed that President Bola Tinubu’s food security agenda is progressing, with plans to sustain food production programs in 2024 for a positive impact on Nigerians. He emphasised the implementation of planned programs and projects in 2024, with a focus on sustainability for achieving extensive food production and ensuring national food security. Governor Namadi reported progress in wheat cultivation on 36,000, 700, 87 hectares, expressing optimism for self-sufficiency in wheat production.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 06, 2024 06:26 UTC