The distribution of rice and grains by elected representatives in Nigeria has become a topic of concern and controversy in recent times. Allegations of corruption and mismanagement of public funds have plagued the political atmosphere, with one Honorable Member confessing that the Presidential Budget and Advisory Team directed the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to distribute large sums of money worth rice and grains to each House of Representatives member and Senator for distribution in their constituencies.
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Katsina State Government has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) to boost investments in the agriculture and mineral resources sectors of the economy.
Hibiscus Farmers Processors Marketers Exporters Association of Nigeria (HFPMEAN) Bauchi State, says over one million metric tons of hibiscus flowers were produced in the 2023 farming season across the state.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says plans are underway to reduce food inflation in the country.
The Federal Government and Jigawa Government have expressed determination to boost wheat production to ensure food security in the country.
Jigawa state governor, Umar Namadi says that the state will ensure the present administration’s policy on food security is achieved through the production of wheat and other staple food.
The paramount ruler, Asarama-ija community in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers, Mr Inwon Urang says coconut farming is a veritable investment capable of enhancing employment and the local economy.
The Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFAN) has called for proper implementation of the 2024 budget to ensure enhanced growth of the sector.
A scholar, Prof. Olufemi Ajayi, says the 2024 budget allocation for the agricultural sector will not make any difference or bridge the gap in the nation’s food deficit.
The Nigeria Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), says it has distributed 65,000 varieties of agricultural inputs to no fewer than 11,760 registered farmers in Zamfara.