The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, resolved to investigate funds appropriated to the agricultural sector with a view to ascertain the level of food security in Nigeria. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon Dennis Idahosa, who observed that despite hundreds of billions of naira appropriated to Agriculture over the years, the outputs in relations to production and food security are not commensurate with the amount spent. “The House is aware that the Agricultural Sector is the fulcrum for food and nutrition security, rapid industrialisation, employment generation, sustained economic growth, and poverty reduction which has become imperative as the prospect for reliance on crude oil reduces globally. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNECOVID-19: Nigeria Recorded 624 New Infections Last Week, Lowest In Over Five MonthsLast week, Nigeria recorded 624 new COVID-19 infections which is the lowest the country recorded in five months, Tribune Online analysis shows. The 624 new cases reported between March 28 and April 3 is a reduction from the 849 recorded the previous week…Agriculture: Reps to probe FG’s food security programmeAgriculture: Reps to probe FG’s food security programme

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 28, 2021 17:34 UTC