AFAN to Tinubu: Fight hunger with food banks in 6 geopolitical zones
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- Agribusiness Africa
- February 12, 2024
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“The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) urged President Bola Tinubu to combat high food prices and hunger by creating food banks across the six geopolitical zones. They stressed the need for sustainable solutions beyond sporadic releases from strategic reserves. AFAN’s comprehensive approach includes enhancing production, processing, storage, distribution, and consumption. They called for increased support for farmers, efficient processing, better storage facilities, improved distribution channels, and responsible consumption practices. AFAN emphasized the necessity of government collaboration at all levels for sustainable impact. Source: Vanguard
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AFAN has urged President Bola Tinubu to tackle high food prices and hunger by establishing food banks across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. They emphasize sustainable solutions beyond one-off releases from strategic reserves, advocating for a comprehensive approach encompassing production, processing, storage, distribution, and consumption.
AFAN calls for increased support for farmers, efficient processing, better storage facilities, streamlined distribution channels, and responsible consumption practices. They stress the importance of government collaboration at all levels to ensure lasting food security.”