Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to improving Nigeria’s food security.
Gatekeepers News reports that Abdullahi made the assertion during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme on Monday.
The minister said President Tinubu’s vision is to “take Nigeria to a position where no man goes to bed hungry.”
The minister noted that federal government has rolled out programmes to ensure food security in the country and improve the life of the citizens.
He said, “As part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, because food security is on the front burner in the agriculture sector; it is the mainstream of Nigeria’s economy.”
“It is expected to also play a critical role in the economy as a means of poverty alleviation and gender inclusivity.”
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is seriously concerned about our food security situation. Let me add that many times he would say to us his vision is for us to take Nigeria to a position where no man goes to bed hungry.”
