A call has gone to the Federal Government of Nigeria to increase its investments in agriculture to meet the country’s increasing population growth. Speaking during the event, with the theme: “Non-Oil Exports: Scaling Up Productivity to Meet Global Demand,” he also posited that the agricultural sector can help provide more jobs for Nigerians. “It is necessary for private enterprises working closely with government institutions at all levels to create more jobs. The population growth combined with climate change will exert increasing pressure on natural resources such as food, water, and land,” he said. She said, “In fact, this is why agriculture is one of six sectors identified for growth in the Economic Recovery & Growth Plan (ERGP).

Source: Nigerian Tribune May 29, 2018 02:44 UTC