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11/10/2023

SEN. KYARI SET TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY FOR BENEFIT OF THE POPULACE

The Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, has stated his commitment to change the narrative of Agriculture and Food Security sector for the benefit of the populace and welfare of Nigerian farmers.

The Minister made this known during the Press Briefing on the “Way forward for Nigerian Agriculture towards delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR”, held in his office recently.

He revealed that the commitment was geared towards providing the desired leadership direction to steer the Agriculture and Food Security sector towards the attainment of the key priorities of the President’s 8-point Agenda.

He pointed out that all that needed to be changed and do had been examined and would be aligned with existing initiatives and programmes, in line with the four priorities of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President, which includes; ensuring food security, economic growth and job creation, poverty eradication and inclusiveness (youths and women, private sector) .

Sen. Kyari noted that all the programmes and initiatives shall be completely aligned to towards attaining these four Presidential priorities and shall be guided by the Implementation of the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP).

He stated that the Ministry was in the process of carrying out a robust stakeholder analysis that would produce a working stakeholder map, indicating who does what, where and how and what are the mutual beneficial areas for the small holder farmers, large scale farmers, processors, marketers and the organised private sectors.

According to him, “This will bring about resource-use efficiency while reducing duplication and wastages”, The Minister added.

Speaking further, Sen. Kyari noted that the current state of food security was threatened by issues of availability and affordability, stressing that malnutrition and rates of food inflation requires that we work all year round to ensure increased food production while putting in place, measures to make food available, accessible, affordable and of the right nutrition on a sustainable basis.

The Minister stressed on the underlying challenges which includes; insecurity, youth’s unemployment amongst others and called for innovative and trending solutions.

He added that climate change also posed as greater challenge as it was noted by the President in his speech at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

However, the Minister emphasized that all these challenges requires not just a change in tactics and approach but injection of new knowledge, innovations, skills, techniques, technology and value orientation.

The Minister noted that Mr. President had demonstrated his total political will to transform the Agriculture and Food Security of our dear country by not only changing the name of the Ministry to Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security but also making food security the number one presidential priority of his agenda.

Sen. Kyari, therefore rolled out focal areas that hinge on integration, sustainability and resilience to the challenges of the sector, which span the immediate, short, medium and long term priority actions.

In his remarks, the Hon. Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Abdullahi Abubakar, CON, stated that his counterpart and himself were committed towards achieving Mr. President’s promise to deliver the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Eremah Anthonia (Mrs.)
Chief Information Officer
For: Director Information
11/10/23

04/10/2023

AGRIC MINISTRY TO COLLABORATE WITH IFAD TO STRENGTHEN FOOD SECURITY, OTHERS

In a bid to tackle food insecurity, the Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, has expressed his readiness to partner with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to strengthen food security in the Country.

This was made known during a courtesy visit to his office by the Country Representative of the International Fund for Agricultural Development in Nigeria (IFAD) Mrs. Dede Ekoue, on Wednesday 4th October 2023.

The Minister revealed that since 1985, IFAD had been Nigeria’s trusted partner for reducing rural poverty, pointing out that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was committed to his Renewed Hope Agenda to implement programmes and policies that would enhance food security, job creation and poverty eradication.

He pointed out that to achieve these, the President declared a state of emergency on food security.

Sen. Kyari thanked IFAD for its support and opportunities presented to the country. He noted that Nigeria is faced with challenges, stressing that the door was open for contributions and assistance to ensure food availability for the populace.

The Minister also pointed out that, four out of the eight point agenda of Mr. President was devoted to food security, hence the Ministry has a critical role to play to achieve the Agenda.

Speaking further, he stated that the country’s yield was low due to insecurity, flood and climate change thus needs all assistance from International partners.

He stressed the need for capacity building in IFAD programmes with a designed exist strategy that would ensure continuity.

In her remarks, the Country representative, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Mrs. Dede Ekoue noted with delight, the cooperation of the Ministry with IFAD at different fora as well as the commitment of the country towards food security.

She recalled that Nigerian’s cooperation with IFAD dates back to 1985 with support to small holder farmers which gave rise to food security.

Mrs. Ekoue noted that her visit was to renew the commitment of IFAD to food security, pointing out that IFAD had developed a new cooperation strategy that would guide its investment and cooperation.

She rolled out many opportunities available to Nigeria to include; strengthening technology and mechanization, strengthening women participation, integration of animal husbandry, strengthening the private sector contributions to food systems among others.

Eremah Anthonia (Mrs.)
Chief Information Officer
For: Director Information
4/10/2023

28/09/2023

NIGERIA JOINS REST OF THE WORLD TO COMMEMORATE WORLD RABIES DAY

As the World marks Rabies Day, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW) and Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) kick started the event with a joint press briefing.

Addressing the Press, the Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, stressed the need for the elimination of dog mediated human rabies in line with the global initiative to eliminate dog mediated human rabies by year 2030.

The Ministerial Press Briefing with the theme, “All for 1-One Health for All” focused on the need for collaboration and the importance of equality as well as strengthening the overall health systems by ensuring One Health was adopted by all stakeholders.

The Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security stated that this year’s World Rabies Day was significant as it marks the 17th anniversary of when countries of the world came together to celebrate, create awareness and promote health, to keep the world safe to attain the highest level of health and wellbeing.

The Minister revealed that rabies was the deadliest disease known to man with a fatality rate of almost 100% if adequate prophylaxis was not instituted immediately following an exposure.

He added that it was zoonotic in nature, affecting all warm blooded animals and man and is transmitted through bite of an infected animal.

He stressed that in Nigeria dogs, are responsible for approximately 99% of these exposures, noting that the burden of the disease was not known but it has been reported from every state in Nigeria occurring all year round with devastating outcomes in humans and livestock.

Sen. Kyari, however revealed that it was heartwarming to note that the disease is 100% vaccine preventable pointing out that by vaccinating our dogs and cats annually and keeping them on leash, rabies can be kicked out of Nigeria.

To this end, the Minister pointed out that Federal Government had organised mass dog vaccination and vaccination of at-risk humans nationwide, noting that four states (Cross Rivers, Plateau, Kano and Bornu States) had also been earmarked for community engagement activities for this year’s celebration due to increased reports from these States in the recent past.

In his remarks, the Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa revealed that scientifically, rabies is caused by Lyssavirus that leads to progressive and fatal inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, adding that the virus is spread through the saliva of the infected animal by biting or scratching another animal or human being.

Dr. Alausa revealed that it was estimated that rabies was responsible for 59,000 agonizing human deaths every year with most people living in poor, rural community in Africa and Asia.

He emphasized that one person dies of rabies around the world every nine minutes according to Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) noting that in human, the exact burden of rabies was not known because mapping was yet to be conducted.

In his address, the Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako said that reports indicated that most dogs were unlicensed, not vaccinated regularly and roam freely within communities without the owners guide, adding that stray dogs are main sources of the infection.

He stressed that these dogs interact with one another with an exposure window for transmission of the virus from an infected dog especially while competing and struggling for waste food from waste bins and improperly disposed food waste in the municipalities.

Dr. Salako, therefore called for concerted efforts by relevant stakeholders and general public to ensure proper waste management in our communities, ensure that stray animals/pets owners are identified, sensitised, registered and their dogs vaccinated to further mitigate the rising incidences of rabies.

In 2022 the tripartite Ministries, Agriculture, Health and Environment launched a 5 year National Strategic Plan (NDP) for the elimination of dog mediated human rabies.

The NSP serves to guide investment in the control of rabies towards its elimination.

The support and dedication of the leadership and staff of these three Ministries and other key stakeholders, catalyzed the processes leading to the production of this document and provided the enabling environment for the productive implementation of planned activities.

Eremah Anthonia (Mrs.)

Chief Information Officer

28/9/2023

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW) and Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) kick started the event with a joint press briefing.

The Minister revealed that rabies was the deadliest disease known to man with a fatality rate of almost 100% if adequate prophylaxis was not instituted immediately following an exposure.

He added that it was zoonotic in nature, affecting all warm blooded animals and man and is transmitted through bite of an infected animal.

Dr. Alausa revealed that it was estimated that rabies was responsible for 59,000 agonizing human deaths every year with most people living in poor, rural community in Africa and Asia.

Dr.Salako, therefore called for concerted efforts by relevant stakeholders and general public to ensure proper waste management in our communities, ensure that stray animals/pets owners are identified, sensitised, registered and their dogs vaccinated to further mitigate the rising incidences of rabies.

In 2022 the tripartite Ministries, Agriculture, Health and Environment launched a 5 year National Strategic Plan (NDP) for the elimination of dog mediated human rabies.

The NSP serves to guide investment in the control of rabies towards its elimination.

Eremah Anthonia (Mrs.)

Chief Information Officer

28/9/2023

21/09/2023

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20/09/2023

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.

Eremah Anthonia (Mrs.)
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For: Director Information
20/9/2023

12/09/2023

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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For: Director Information
12/09/2023

08/09/2023

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

04/09/2023

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.

Eremah Anthonia (Mrs.)
Chief Information Officer
For: Director Information
04/09/23

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SEN. KYARI SET TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY FOR BENEFIT OF THE POPULACE

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