FG announces measures to ensure food sufficiency for citizens.
The Federal Government has assured of its commitment to collaborating with state governments and the private sector to boost investment in agriculture and achieve self-sufficiency in food production.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known during a visit to Kainji Aquaculture Resources Limited and the Hydropolis Free Trade Zone in Niger State.
He noted that the Kainji Aquaculture Resources Limited is a state-of-the-art Tilapia Fish Farm aiming to reduce fish importation, generate employment, and provide sustainable solutions to youth unemployment, as current production stands at 1,000 metric tonnes, with plans to double to 2,000 metric tonnes by year-end and scale up to 5,000 metric tonnes within four years.
Idris further said that the Hydropolis Free Trade Zone is designed to provide industrial, residential, and commercial infrastructure to attract investors, with approximately N30 billion already invested and plans for further development.
He revealed that the government has established the Federal Ministries of Marine and Blue Economy and Livestock Development to strengthen the regulatory framework for private sector participation and curb importation of fish and dairy products.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to dismantling bureaucratic barriers hindering agricultural growth, as echoed by the minister's recent statement. The initiatives are expected to enhance food security, generate employment, and conserve foreign exchange.
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