Mr Sulaiman said, “Currently, all rice in the market is locally produced.”
Zimbabwe and China have signed an agreement to expand cooperation on the China Aid Upgrade and Maintenance of Irrigation Schemes project in Zimbabwe.
Mr Ladan said persistent hippo attacks had resulted in huge losses, noting that the animals frequently destroyed crops and posed serious threats to residents.
“Lack of rural infrastructure, especially roads, is one of the major causes of post-harvest losses,” said OYSADA boss.
The chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture gave the assurance on Thursday.
The initiative would contribute immensely to food security, the supply of industrial raw materials, and rural economic development, the Kwara government said.
Mr Muhammad noted that fake farm inputs were being sold with forged labels to deceive unsuspecting farmers.
UNESCO has reiterated its commitment to conserving Nigeria’s biosphere reserves, ensuring environmental preservation.
According to the association, this is to bolster the extant efforts to ensure sustainable food security in the country.
Mr Kyari said the ministry would exercise its oversight mandate with “renewed firmness, zero tolerance for inefficiency, and uncompromising accountability.”
