The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said that the Federal Government is determined to tackle the current hardship faced by Nigerians through agriculture.
Speaking at a town hall meeting in Kaduna on Thursday, September 19, the minister said president Bola Ahmed Tinubu allocated N362.94 billion to the Agricultural sector to ensure the disbursement of enough fertilizers to farmers across the 36 states.
The move, he said, will boost agricultural yield by putting in place adequate irrigation structures that will facilitate year-round food production.
According to him, “Mr. President is quite aware of current hardship the good people of Nigeria are facing, especially in the area of high cost of food, which has been in geometric galloping in recent times.
The government is determined to address the ongoing hardships faced by our people. That is why N362.94 billion has been allocated to the agricultural sector, ensuring the distribution of sufficient fertilizers to farmers across all 36 states to boost crop yields. Adequate irrigation systems are also being established through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to enable year-round food production. Additionally, there are concrete plans to resolve the conflict between farmers and herdsmen for a lasting solution.
Mr. President has implemented similar policies, as outlined in the Renewed Hope 11-Point Agenda, to positively impact other sectors of the economy. These policies aim to improve Nigeria’s economic situation and enhance the lives of citizens by creating business opportunities through various intervention initiatives for students, youths, traders, artisans, and manufacturing industries, as highlighted in the Federal Government’s intervention programs.“
