FG sets up joint committee on food security, inflation

The Federal Government has created the Agriculture and Water Resources Joint Action Committee to tackle food security and inflation by leveraging resources from both ministries. Announced by Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi at the National Youth Convention in Abuja, this initiative supports President Bola Tinubu’s food security agenda through promoting dry-season farming, addressing the limits of relying solely on the rainy season.
The committee aims to integrate agricultural experts with River Basin Development Authorities for year-round farming and better use of Nigeria’s water resources. Abdullahi highlighted the committee’s goal to enhance farmer livelihoods and encourage youth and private sector involvement. The minister also addressed recent flooding as a climate change issue and emphasized that dry-season farming can offer better control over farming conditions.
Source: Vanguard

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The establishment of the Agriculture and Water Resources Joint Action Committee by the Federal Government is a pivotal move towards enhancing Nigeria’s food security and managing inflation. By integrating the resources and expertise of both the agriculture and water ministries, the initiative aims to overcome the limitations of relying solely on the rainy season for farming.
This collaboration will support all-year-round farming, leveraging Nigeria’s abundant water resources and river basin development authorities to facilitate dry-season agriculture. This strategy is crucial for increasing agricultural production, stabilizing food prices, and improving farmer livelihoods. It also provides a platform for youth and private sector engagement, fostering innovation and sustainability in farming practices.
For agribusiness professionals, this development underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in addressing food security challenges. By optimizing water resources and implementing dry-season farming, stakeholders can achieve greater efficiency and resilience in agriculture. This initiative represents a significant step towards achieving self-sufficiency and mitigating the impacts of climate change.