Tinubu tasks governors on competence, farmer support services

“President Bola Tinubu urged state governors to prioritize competence and support local farmers while eliminating import rent seekers. He emphasized the need for home-grown solutions to enhance food security, discouraging rent-seeking tied to food importation. Tinubu endorsed establishing a committee to explore state police feasibility and supported sub-national governments in training forest rangers. He stressed proactive measures against hoarding and food supply sabotage, emphasizing effective farmer support schemes.
Source: Vanguard

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President Bola Tinubu has called upon state governors to prioritize competence, bolster support for local farmers, and eradicate import rent seekers. Emphasizing the necessity for home-grown solutions to strengthen food security, Tinubu highlighted the detrimental effects of rent-seeking behaviors associated with food imports. He endorsed the formation of a committee to investigate the feasibility of state police and advocated for sub-national governments to train forest rangers. Tinubu emphasized the urgency of proactive measures to combat hoarding and prevent sabotage of food supplies, underscoring the critical role of effective schemes in supporting farmers.