Nigeria will again become a leading exporter of agricultural produce, as it was in 1960s and 1970s, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari has said.
Speaking as the nation turns 63, Kyari stressed the ministry’s resolve to restore its lost agricultural glory.
The minister, in a statement, assured the nation will soon overcome its food insecurity challenges. He acknowledged the contribution of smallholder farmers, who play a pivotal role in production of food.
Kyari noted that the government is implementing policies and programmes to enhance farmers’ productivity.
Kyari emphasised the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for women farmers to increase their production and improve their well-being.
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“We recognise and appreciate the contribution of small rural women to our national food production”, he said.
He called on organised labour and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to reconsidertheir plan for an indefinite nationwide strike today.
He highlighted the negative consequences of such a strike on the situation and calls for a collaboration to address workers’ welfare concerns.