Tag: #FoodSecurity
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ENUGU GOVT APPLAUDS WOMEN FARMERS FOR BOOSTING FOOD SECURITY
The Enugu State Government has commended women farmers supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) for their growing contributions to food production, processing and food security in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-industrialisation, Mr Patrick Ubru, gave the commendation during the 2026 International Year of Women…
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FCTA, UNICEF URGE AREA COUNCILS TO STEP UP FIGHT AGAINST MALNUTRITION
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and UNICEF have urged the six area councils in the FCT to take greater ownership of food and nutrition programmes to tackle malnutrition and strengthen food security. The Mandate Secretary, Economic Planning, Revenue Generation and Public-Private Partnership Secretariat, Mr Ubokutom Nyah, made the call at the Area Council Committee…
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OBOREVWORI ASSURES FARMERS, INVESTORS OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting farmers and private investors through infrastructure and other incentives to promote economic growth. Oborevwori gave the assurance during visits to Tatcha Farms in Okuloho, Amity Global Farms and Manroy Livestock Farms in Okpe and Uvwie Local Government Areas. He said government support would…
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DELTA GOVT TRAINS 1,000 YOUTHS IN AGRIBUSINESS
The Delta Government has commenced a three-day agribusiness training programme aimed at equipping 1,000 youths across the state with practical skills to build sustainable businesses in agriculture. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Val Arenyeka, disclosed this during the training in Ughelli on Wednesday. He said the initiative was designed to move young…
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SANWO-OLU UNVEILS AGEGE FRESH FOOD HUB, TARGETS STRONGER FOOD SYSTEM
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated the Agege Fresh Food Hub as part of efforts to strengthen food security and improve the distribution of food across the state. Sanwo-Olu said Lagos’ food economy was valued at more than 1.6 trillion naira, while over 75 per cent of food consumed in the state was produced…
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NIGERIA PRODUCES 1 MILLION TONNES OF MANGOES ANNUALLY, RANKS 11TH GLOBALLY — NAMPPMAN
The National President of the National Association of Mango Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria ( NAMPPMAN), Dr. Garba Kangiwa, said Nigeria produces about one million metric tonnes of mangoes annually, ranking 11th globally. According to him, with stronger government support and modern farming practices, Nigeria had the potential to become one of the world’s…
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FCTA DISTRIBUTES 6,800 BAGS OF FERTILISER TO BOOST FARMING ACROSS AREA COUNCILS
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has handed over 6,800 bags of fertiliser to the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), FCT Chapter, for distribution to verified farmers across the six area councils. The fertiliser, supplied by the Federal Government through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), is aimed at supporting farmers and strengthening food…
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FG SEES MANGO INDUSTRY AS KEY TO FOOD SECURITY, JOBS AND EXPORT GROWTH
The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s mango industry has the potential to boost food security, create jobs and increase export earnings if stakeholders embrace innovation, climate-smart agriculture and stronger collaboration. Speaking at the inauguration of new executives of the National Association of Mango Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAMPPMAN) in Abuja, the Minister of…
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KADUNA GINGER FARMERS SEEK EXPANSION OF CHILD LABOUR PROJECT
Ginger farmers in Kaduna State say a project aimed at eliminating child labour has improved farming practices and renewed confidence in ginger production following years of losses caused by ginger blight. The Kaduna Ginger Project was implemented by the Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN) in partnership with the Fair Labor Association…
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VET KONECT EMPOWERS WOMEN TO LAUNCH SUSTAINABLE POULTRY BUSINESSES
Vet Konect, a digital animal health platform, has graduated the first cohort of beneficiaries under its Women in Poultry Initiative (WIPI), equipping women with practical skills and support to establish sustainable poultry businesses. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Makurdi, the founder and CEO of Vet Konect, Dr Shadrach Akpem, said the initiative provides beneficiaries…
