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Senator Mustapha Urges Focus On Food Security For Nigeria’s Survival Amidst Challenges
Nigeria’s survival as a nation hinges on its ability to provide food security for its citizens
Abuja, Nigeria– Senator Saliu Mustapha, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agricultural Production Services, has expressed concern about the persistent hunger crisis affecting Nigerian citizens, despite commendable government efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and alleviate the repercussions of subsidy removal.
Speaking during a joint committee meeting with members of the House of Representatives and the Minister of Agriculture, Senator Mustapha raised concerns about Nigeria’s escalating inflation rates.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), inflation surged to 31.70% from 29.90% in January 2024, with food inflation reaching a staggering 37.92% year-on-year.
Senator Mustapha emphasized the critical importance of the committee’s oversight function in evaluating government efforts to tackle food insecurity and guarantee affordability for every Nigerian.
“Nigeria’s survival as a nation hinges on its ability to provide food security for its citizens,” Mustapha said.
He stated the pivotal role of rural farmers in sustaining Nigeria’s agricultural sector and called for enhanced efforts to meet their needs.
He stressed the significance of transparency in implementing government policies concerning emergency food declarations and grain distribution.
He, however, assured the committee of their dedication to holding government officials accountable and ensuring the efficient execution of policies and directives.
He calls for unified efforts to address the root causes of food insecurity and alleviate the burden of high living costs.
