DUALIZATION OF BIDA RING ROAD WILL BOOST AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN NIGER STATE – SEN. ABDULLAHI
The Honourable Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, CON, has stated that the Construction of Dual Carriageway in Niger State would enhance Agricultural activities as well as improve Gross Domestic Product of the Country.
The Minister disclosed this recently, at the Official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Construction of 44KM Dual Carriageway Bida Ring Road in Niger State.
He revealed that Agriculture plays a major role in the Nigerian economy and the need to open up more carriageway for activities was very essential for the socio-economic development of the nation.
In his words, “I’m convinced that the construction of 44KM Dual Carriageway will open more activities”, noting that a lot of farmers were frustrated due to bad state of the road to bring out their commodities.
“Today we are witnessing a major milestone in the Democratic journey of Niger State, happening under the watch of the Executive Governor, described as Mr. Project, let me add that, I will call him Mr. people’s oriented project because he is bringing celebrations across the length and breadth of the State”, the Minister added.
He therefore commended the Executive Governor of Niger State, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago for his tenacity and commitment towards making the project a reality, stressing that all projects would be done for the benefit of the people of Niger State and Nigerian’s at large.
In his remarks, the Executive Governor of Niger State, Hon. Mohammed Bago revealed that he was determined to change the narrative of the State by improving security, providing world class health facilities, Mechanized Agriculture and to cultivate about 250 hectares in the next one year and One Million hectares, which was on the pipe line.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman Bida Local Government Area, Hon. Isa Mohammed, reiterated that the construction of 44km Dual Carriageway would open up the town for multinational activities which would create jobs and agro allied products for the people of Niger State.
Highlight of the event was the official performance of the ground breaking ceremony by the Governor of Niger State with the dignitaries.
In attendance were Deputy Governor of Niger State, Niger State House of Assembly Members, Secretary to Niger State Government, Hon. Commissioners, Special Advisers, Local Government Chairmen, MD Arab Contractor DAQ Nig. Ltd., representatives of Minister of Information, Etsu Nupe, among others.
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20/9/2023
FG, IRELAND GOVT TO STRENGTHEN BI-LATERAL RELATIONS TO BOOST FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe has called for the strengthening of bilateral relations with the Ireland Government in the area of Agriculture to boost food and Nutrition Security in the Country.
He made the call, when he received in audience, the delegation from Ireland, Ministry for Agriculture, Food and Marine led by the Secretary General, Mr. Brendan Gleeson who were on a courtesy visit to his office, in Abuja recently.
The Permanent Secretary stated that Agriculture plays a major role in the Nigerian economy and the need to harness areas of good working relationship was very germane to boost trade and investment between Nigeria and Ireland in the agricultural sector.
He pointed out that, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, had recently declared Emergency on Agriculture and Food Security and is committed to implementing programmes and policies intended to bring about enhanced food security, job creation and poverty eradication.
Dr. Umakhihe revealed that Nigeria was the most populous country in Africa blessed with arable land suitable for development of any agricultural value chain with a history of successes in the production of grains, horticultural products, livestock, amongst others.
Speaking further, he recognized the huge successes of Ireland government in the production of Milk, Wheat, Beef, Potatoes, Poultry amongst others, noting that the Ministry was willing to key in for the achievement of food and nutrition security and sustainability in Nigeria.
He therefore called for the setting up of a Technical Committee with membership from both countries to fine-tune the issues raised.
In his remarks, the Secretary General, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Ireland, Mr. Brendan Gleeson stated that both countries had common interest in food security that would bring about mutual benefits.
He pointed out that, “We are here to build a strong relationship that would make strong impact to both countries”.
The Secretary General acknowledged that Nigeria had some challenges and stressed the need for research, constant education and advice to farmers.
He therefore looked forward for a stronger bilateral relationship that would boost Food and Nutrition Security for both countries.
In his response, the Ambassador of Ireland to Nigeria, His Excellency, Peter Ryan revealed that Ireland was food secured and would never take food security for granted, which he noted was something that Nigeria had to work on, in terms of Research and Development, Capacity Building, Cattle Breeding, Food Marketing among others.
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Chief Information Officer
For: Director Information
12/09/2023
FMAFS LAUNCHES NPS TO INCREASE POTATO PRODUCTION AND ACHIEVE FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY IN THE AGRIC SECTOR
In an effort to expedite Development in the Agriculture Sector, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with Green Innovation Centre for the Agriculture and Food Sector and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and other Relevant Partners launched the National Potato Strategy (NPS) 2023 -2028, to increase potato production into a commercially viable sub-sector of the Agricultural Value Chains, boost export earnings and achieve Food and Nutrition Security in the Agricultural Sector.
Speaking during the event that took place at the Crispan Hotel, Jos, Plateau State recently, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, represented by the Director, Federal Department of Agriculture, Engr. Abdullahi Abubakar said that the strategy would stimulate economic growth through various agricultural value chain activities, create employment opportunities and improve livelihoods for teeming youths and women.
Dr. Umakihihe stated that ‘’ food and nutrition security was a priority for the Ministry and we are committed to achieving it. The Ministry is embarking on massive production, processing, value addition and product development to be the bedrock for driving the industries’’
He revealed that the Nigerian Potato Value Chain has the potential to become globally competitive given the country’s strong comparative advantage in production. Potatoes can be commercially grown in 12 States which holds well for the activities of many stakeholders.
He assured that the potato strategy document would be a springboard for the realization of Nigeria’s aspiration to achieve food and nutrition security.
The Permanent Secretary commended the contribution of GIZ’s Global Programmes “Green Innovation Centres for the Agriculture and Food Sector-Nigeria’’ (GIAE), International Potato Centre (CIP) Nairobi, Kenya and other stakeholders for developing the National Potato Strategy Document 2023-2028.
In his remarks, the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Muftwang represented by the State Commissioner of Agriculture, Hon. Bugama Samson assured that his administration would partner and collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in actualizing the laudable program.
In his Goodwill Message, the Country Director, German Agency for International Cooperation, GIZ, Markus Wagner revealed that “German Cooperation has been partnering with Nigeria in the areas of sustainable economic development and transformation of the Agri-Food System, including the promotion and support of agricultural value chains for many years. The goal of the German Cooperation is to strengthen the income, employment, financial inclusion and food security of smallholder farmers and agribusiness’’.
He added that ‘’as we celebrate this launch, let us seize this opportunity to commit to the implementation of the strategic pillars, ensuring that the National Potato Strategy not only remains a document but transforms into a catalyst for positive change’’.
Highlight of the event was the Official Launch of the National Potato Strategy 2023 – 2028.
In attendance were Hon. Commissioner of Agriculture Plateau State, National Potato Multi Stakeholder Platform, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), among others.
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8/9/23
SEN. KYARI INAUGURATES COMMITTEE ON GRANULAR POTASH RAW MATERIALS FOR FERTILISER TO BOOST FOOD SUFFICIENCY
In a bid to address the emergency in food security, the Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, has inaugurated two committees namely logistics and blending to work out the modalities for utilizing the donated 33,000 metric tons of granular potash raw materials for subsequent distribution of the finished products to small holder farmers to boost food and nutrition security.
The Minister during the inauguration held at his office, in Abuja recently, pointed out that the essence was to enable government address the food emergence situation as well as the new administration’s commitment to revive and secure the nation’s food.
In his words, “we will not rest on our oars until the cloud foisted by the high cost of food prizes is swept off the skies over Nigeria”, noting that it was the task that the President has saddled him with and his colleague and they have both resolved to deliver on it.
He added that it was a new dawn in Nigeria’s agricultural sector and the Ministry, pointing out that under his leadership, the Ministry was primed to fully deploy all resources at its disposal to force an era of Renewed Hope for all.
Sen. Kyari stated that farmers need NPK Fertilizer, which was the result of process of blending Urea, Limestone granules (LSG), Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Muriate of Potash (MOP), noting that two of the raw materials (urea and limestone) can be found locally, while other materials were imported; the DAP from Morocco and the Potash from Europe.
Speaking further, he added that, “It is the 4th component that our friends from across the Atlantic have graciously made available to us. This show of support is profoundly appreciated and we are once again very grateful to His Excellency the Vice-President for taking up the responsibility to steer this process on behalf of our boss, His Excellency Mr. President”.
He therefore tasked the committee members to ensure that the products were received and put to good use towards positively enhancing the situational realities of the people.
In his remarks, the Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Abdullahi, CON, commended the Committee members and revealed that the meeting was a follow up on what was discussed at the Vice President’ s Office.
He noted that the 8 point Agenda that had been unveiled by the President at the inaugural meeting was very apt and one of its mandate was to eliminate poverty which Agric sector ought to play a great role.
Sen. Abdullahi, therefore, tasked the critical stakeholders to work towards redefining and positioning the agricultural sector to achieve a workable result.
In her remarks, the Technical Adviser on Sustainability, Office of the Vice President, Ms. Marion Moon stated that the Office of the Vice President was ready to support the Ministers to meet the objectives and address the issue of food security in Nigeria.
The membership of the two sub-committees were drawn from relevant stakeholders in the public and private sector.
The two committees were set up to handle the upstream and downstream process of actualizing the overall objectives of government, amongst others.
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For: Director Information
04/09/23
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FMAFS LAUNCHES NAAHS TO ENHANCE AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH AND IMPROVE AQUACULTURE SECTOR
In a bid to address the challenges bedeviling the Aquaculture Sub Sector, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has launched the National Aquatic Animal Health Strategy for Nigeria (NAAHS) 2023-2027, to enhance effective delivery of robust Aquatic Animal Health Services and improve Production, Processing and Marketing in the Aquaculture Sub Sector.
Speaking during the event that took place at the Sandralia Hotel Abuja recently, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, represented by the Director, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Dr. Ime Umoh said that the implementation of NAAHS would minimize the negative impacts of aquatic pathogens, protect the health of human population and boost the resilience of both marine and terrestrial ecosystems in the country.
He added that the Plan would promote international trade of aquatic animal species such as aquaculture fish, shrimps, and water snails among others.
Dr. Umakhihe stated that the development of a comprehensive aquatic animal health strategic plan would address some of these challenges in the aquaculture sector and provide roadmap for improved and safe fishery production as well as productivity in Nigeria.
In his words, “the launch marks a significant milestone in nation’s commitment to the well-being of our aquatic ecosystems, the prosperity of our aquatic industry and exploration of the great potentials of the industry towards food and nutritional security’’.
The Permanent Secretary lauded the efforts of Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services and its Developmental Partners like the Food and Agriculture Organization – Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (FAO-ECTAD), African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), ECOWAS-Regional Animal Health Centre (ECOWAS-RAHC), World Health Organization (WHO) for spearheading the development and validation of the National Aquatic Animal Health Strategy Plan.
He urged the relevant stakeholders to embrace the strategy, support and actively participate in its implementation, in order to harness the potentials of aquatic resources for common good of all Nigerians.
Earlier, in his welcome address, Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria/Director, Federal Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Dr Columba Vakuru said that the Strategy would fast-track Research and Innovation in Aquatic Animal Health, encourage Investment in Innovative Research to develop new Diagnostic Tools, Vaccines and Treatments for Aquatic Diseases.
He revealed that Diseases affecting aquatic animals could have severe consequences for our food and nutritional security, economy, public health, and the delicate balance of our aquatic ecosystems.
He added that ‘’ by prioritizing the health of our aquatic animals, we are safeguarding our economy, protecting public health, and preserving our natural heritage for future generations’’.
Speaking on the Overview of the National Aquatic Animal Health Strategy (NAAHS), Staff of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Dr Gbolahan Oladosu revealed that NAAHS consisted of Fifteen Programmes with Twenty Nine Associated Projects and Activities that would be implemented over a period of five years (2023-2027).
He added that the Implementation Plan would be revised and renewed at the end of the third year 2025.New Programmes and Projects could be added based on the Progress made through completion of Projects.
He further revealed that NAAHS would contain the National Action Plans for short, medium and long term phased implementation based on national priorities.
Highlight of the event was the official launch of National Aquatic Animal Health Strategy in Nigeria (2023-2027)
In attendance were Members of Aquatic Veterinarians Forum, National Fish Association of Nigeria, Premium Aquaculture among others.
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27/8/2023
I’M READY AND WILLING TO COMMIT 100 PER CENT TO THE SERVICE OF THE NATION- SEN. KYARI
The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, has pledged his readiness and willingness to commit 100 per cent to the service of the nation to mitigate the issues of food insecurity, flooding among others and enhance production.
The Minister stated this on assumption of duty in his office, in Abuja, recently.
He stated that the challenges in the Agricultural sector is not insurmountable which has propelled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to declare emergency in food security, noting that the “Renewed Hope Agenda” would see to the hope and commitment in him to revive and secure the nation’s food and nutrition security .
In his words, “Our target is not only to secure and feed the country but also to export food, we have the potential and is there, ready to be tapped”, the Minister stressed.
The Minister therefore expressed his profound gratitude to the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, for his support and commitment to service both in the State and the country at large.
In his congratulatory statement, the Executive Governor of Borno State commended both Ministers pointing out that the two Ministers need to put heads together to ensure that Nigeria is food secured not only in terms of quantity but also in quality.
In his remarks, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, CON, stated that the task before the Ministry was a daunting one, which all hands must be on deck to make Nigeria self –sufficient.
Present at the occasion, was the Executive Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, some members of Borno State House of Assembly, family members and friends amongst others.
Highlight of the event was the handing over of the Ministry’s documents by the Permanent Secretary, FMAFS, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe to the Hon. Minister Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON.
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22/8/2023
UMAKHIHE CALLS FOR SEAMLESS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PILLARS OF FCSSIP-25 TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY, OTHERS
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) called for Seamless Implementation of all the Pillars of Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP-25) to enhance Service Delivery in the Civil Service.
The Permanent Secretary who was represented by the Director, Reform Coordination Service Improvement & Innovation (RCSI &I), Dr. Dunoma Ahmed gave the charge at the occasion of the Bi-monthly Service-Wide Meeting of Directors of Reform Coordination at Agricultural Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) in Abuja, recently.
Dr. Umakhihe stated that it was worthy of note that the Department of Reform Coordination is generally saddled with the responsibility of driving the reforms in the Service, hence the platform would serve as an avenue to share experiences, ideas amongst Directors of Reform Coordination and provide ample opportunity to brainstorm, bring up new and creative ideas for enhancing service delivery and productivity in the workplace service-wide.
In his words, “the department is now re-positioned, with the creation of the Innovation Division, to vigorously pursue the implementation of the current reform strategy namely the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP-25), You are all aware that the FCSSIP-25, consisting of six (6) prioritized initiatives (Pillars), is a vehicle for delivering transformation of the Federal Civil Service for effective and efficient service delivery”.
He also revealed that under his leadership, the Ministry (FMAFS) had been at the forefront of driving the FCsSIP25 and indeed all civil service reforms. “I am also proud to state that the Ministry has won many awards and accolades for its commitment to the reform agenda, the recent one being the Award for the Implementation of the FCSSIP25 and especially the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) awarded during the commemoration of the 2023 Civil Service Week”.
Speaking further, he pointed out some activities the Ministry had carried out in pursuit of the reforms, which had gone a long way, not only in re-positioning the Ministry for effective service delivery but also motivating staff for higher productivity.
He therefore enjoined the participants to put all hands on deck to vigorously drive the reforms, through innovative ideas to re-invigorate the Civil Service for higher productivity.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Service Policies and Strategies Office (SPSO) Olufemi Oloruntola revealed that the meeting was the third edition and the purpose was to deepen and intensify the ongoing reform process, pointing out that the reality of the current reforms was evident in the palpable transformation that the MDAs are witnessing.
In his words, “A good work has been done, but more work still has to be done on all the six pillars of FCSSIP25. It is remarkable that some MDAs are blazing the trail in their implementation of needed reforms. The OHCSF has continued to carryout quarterly performance tracking of MDAs implementation of FCSSIP25 reforms”.
“While some MDAs are populating their reporting templates seamlessly, some others are having difficulties rendering reports on their performance. In all of this, the Directors of Reforms have important roles to play to ensure that their MDAs are up to date on the FCSSIP25 implementation matrix”.
“As you must have noticed, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation issued commendation letters to some Permanent Secretaries during this year’s Civil Service Week. Officers who are from these MDAs should consider themselves part of the team commended. We all must strive to receive such commendation”.
“It is instructive that today’s meeting is the first since the new administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) was inaugurated, and the focus of this meeting is on how to consolidate the gains of FCSSIP25 reform under a new climate,” he added.
The Permanent Secretary ,SPSO also revealed that the new administration is looking-up to civil servants to assist in delivering the “Renewed Hope Agenda”, pointing out that “We must therefore, dig deep and come up with endearing innovations to prove our capacity to deliver”.
Highlight of the event was the paper presentations on the Management of Change in Political Transitions, Capability Building and Talent Management to suit the peculiarities of the MDAs.
Eremah Anthonia (Mrs.)
Chief Information Officer
For: Director Information (FMAFS)
17/8/2023
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