Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to tackle food insecurity towards ensuring that no Nigerian goes to bed hungry.
Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, made this known while playing host to a delegation from the National Defence College, Kenya, led by Retired Major General Stephen Mutuku, in Abuja
He revealed that Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security have been mandated by President to focus on the key issue of tackling food insecurity, adding that this present administration under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, was poised to developing Nigeria’s agriculture.
Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, further added that, come year 2025, the Ministry will be having more programmes coming on board with target beneficiaries, expected deliverables, and outcomes.
The Minister, however, congratulated the team for being part of the National Defence College which is a very prestigious institution noting that in every country, the National Defence Colleges are definitely prestigious Institutions and expects nothing less “than looking at national security strategy and how it will help improve nation’s, regional and the overall global security.
In his remarks, Retired Major General, Stephen Mutuku, pointing out that this particular group, Course No 27, was visiting the western region and their purpose was to learn and see what Nigeria have pertaining security and strategy.
He added that for the team, the National Security and Strategy, Food Security was actually the core because without it, the bearers would be jeopardized.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of plaque and National Defence College Newsletter to the Minister of State.
