FOOD SECURITY: FG TO REVIEW COUNTRY'S AGRICULTURAL LAWS.
The Federal Government has commenced a review of agricultural laws to boost food security and drive economic development.
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, stated this on Monday at the opening of the stakeholders’ workshop and input on the Nigeria Agricultural Laws Reform in Abuja, stressing the need for modernizing laws to address challenges facing the sector, including insecurity, climate change, and high input costs.
Abdullahi said the review aims to support smallholder farmers through access to finance, training, and technology, while also promoting sustainable practices and addressing gender inequality in agriculture.
He stated that the government’s approach is multifaceted, encompassing policy development, financial support, and infrastructural development.
The Minister explained that review of laws such as the Nigerian Co-operative Societies Act is a priority, with the goal of creating a thriving and sustainable agricultural sector that contributes to food security, economic growth, and the well-being of Nigerians.
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