President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is taking concrete steps to address food security and reduce hunger.
President Tinubu gave the assurance on Sunday morning while addressing the nation, revealing that he has been meeting with governors and key ministers to accelerate food production, with a target to cultivate over 10 million hectares of land to grow essential food crops.
The president said that the federal government will provide necessary incentives, while states will provide land, to put millions of people to work and increase food production.
He also disclosed that his administration has ordered mechanized farming equipment, including tractors and planters, worth billions of Naira from the United States, Belarus, and Brazil, to enhance agricultural productivity.
He confirmed that the equipment is on its way to Nigeria, demonstrating his commitment to tackling food insecurity and ensuring that Nigerians have access to affordable and nutritious food.