By Abdullahi Lukman
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, has announced that 118,000 hectares of wheat have been cultivated across 11 states as part of efforts to address food security concerns.
He assured the public that Nigeria is not at risk of food scarcity, stating that the country has never faced such a crisis and will not in the future.
During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, February 19, Abdullahi credited President Bola Tinubu’s intervention through the National Agricultural Growth Scheme for the success of the wheat farming initiative.
He explained that the scheme aimed to cultivate 120,000 hectares of wheat, and 118,000 hectares were successfully cultivated, contributing over half a million metric tons of wheat to the economy.
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The minister also discussed the broader economic factors affecting food production, noting that food security issues are not limited to the agricultural sector alone but also involve macroeconomic dynamics.
He reassured Nigerians that the 2024-2025 wheat season is underway, with plans to sustain production in the coming years.
Abdullahi emphasized the importance of mechanizing agriculture to boost productivity, revealing that four mechanization programs are in progress, with equipment already being delivered.
The minister disclosed that government is collaborating with state governments to address supply challenges and stabilize food prices.
He reiterated that Nigeria’s agricultural sector is evolving, with continued efforts to ensure the consistent production of essential commodities.
