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From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
The Federal Government has reiterated commitment towards boosting food security through strategic partnerships with development agencies and encourage increased investment in food production across the country.
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, stated this when he hosted the newly appointed Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, to Nigeria, Dr Gadain Hussein, and his delegation in Abuja.
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A statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations in the Ministry, Mrs Funmi Imuetinyan emphasised President Tinubu’s strong commitment to enhancing food production in the country.
The statement assures the delegation of the Ministry’s readiness, through the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, to collaborate fully with FAO in advancing food production in Nigeria in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda and the mandate of the Ministry.
According to the statement, Professor Utsev stresses that the FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative and the proposed investment summit coming up in Abuja will serve as a veritable platform to unite investors and stakeholders to accelerate food security efforts nationwide.
