quarters of outbreak of famine in Nigeria next
year, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto
State has urged the Federal Government to
immediately stop the export of food items to
neighbouring countries, especially through the
land border.
Speaking in Isa LGA of the state at the flag off of
the 2017 dry season wheat farming, Tambuwal
also called on the FG to come up with emergency
plans to purchase excess grains from the farmers
so as to boost grains reservoir in all parts of the
country.
He also raised the alarm over the massive
exportation of grains from Nigeria, saying it
portends great dangers to Nigeria’s future food
security.
“I keep wondering why we have to ban import of
food, especially rice, from the land border but
allow massive export of our food commodity to
neighbouring countries.
“Considering our population, we must take
measures that will enhance food security in our
country,” the Governor said.
Speaking at the event, Governor of the Central
Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, said
despite challenges, Nigeria is on the verge of
being self sufficient in food production.
According to him, the journey to make Nigeria
self-sufficient in food production, especially rice
is already being realized.
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“This is where the country can feed itself and
even have surplus for exports,” he added.
Emefiele commended President Muhammadu
Buhari for his ongoing efforts to diversify the
nation’s economy from heavy dependence on oil
revenue, saying he deserves commendation for
allowing the CBN to initiate the Anchor
Borrowers Programme.
Emefiele commended Gov. Aminu Tambuwal for
providing adequate subsidized fertilizers and
other inputs to the farmers.
In their separate remarks, Kebbi State Governor,
Atiku Bagudu and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad
Sa’ad Abubakar, said the anchor borrowers’
scheme will transform the agricultural sector in
the country.
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