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Against the
backdrop of concerns in some quarters of an 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 for 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.
"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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