FG urges Nigerians to fight food waste to reduce hunger
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Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Environment, has urged Nigerians to fight hunger to foster environmental sustainability.
Mr Salako said this at a workshop for the project preparation phase of the GEF-8 Food Systems Integrated Programme (FSIP) for transformation to sustainable crops, livestock and aquaculture food systems in Nigeria (Kebbi and Niger states).
“We must tackle the extensive amount of food waste as a resource management issue and a moral imperative to fight hunger, foster environmental sustainability, and aid in securing food security,” he said.
Mr Salako said managing losses and waste wisely was crucial to reducing the hunger experienced by millions suffering from food scarcity and to the environment’s health.
“Our resolve is to ensure that the economic, social and environmental bases to generate food security and nutrition for today and the future are not compromised and growth is ensured in a milieu of environmental benefits.
“Our collective decision and action remain the panacea to forge a positive path for the future of agriculture, ensuring food security, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity for all of us,” the minister reinstated.
Koffy Kouacou, country representative of FAO to Nigeria, assured that the agency would continue to support the government of Nigeria in tackling environmental challenges.
According to Mr Kouacou, the project document development will focus on four main components, which are strengthening food systems governance.
“Supporting the introduction and improvement of sustainability standards, financial and risk mitigation products, and incentives for food system transformation.
“Promoting sustainable and integrated management of landscapes and inclusive value chains enhances the resilience of food systems to climate change and other shocks.
“FAO remains committed to supporting the government of Nigeria in achieving its climate action goals,” he assured.
Shehu Muazu, Commissioner for Agriculture in Kebbi, assured that the state would ensure sustainable practices that would secure the environment.
Ibrahim Mami, Commissioner for Livestock and Fisheries, Niger, assured that the state would deliver in the area of livestock.
(NAN)
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