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Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU) to combat food insecurity, engaging governors, ministers, and development partners.
Key Highlights
Addressing Food Insecurity Through Collective Action
Shettima emphasized the urgency of the crisis, stressing collective action for sustainable solutions and repositioning Nigeria’s agriculture sector.
Modernizing Agricultural Practices
Governors outlined plans for modernizing farming practices, increasing crop yields, and transforming Nigeria into a self-sufficient food producer.
Initiatives to Boost Agricultural Productivity
Initiatives like the Green Imperative Programme aim to boost agricultural productivity through improved practices and enhanced resources.
Support from Development Partners
Development partners, including the FAO, pledged support, highlighting renewed commitment to addressing food insecurity challenges.
Source
The Guardian-Nigeria “Presidency, states begin engagement to address soaring prices of commodities, insecurity”
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