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Agriculture

Food Security: Utsev Inspects 3000 Hectares Benue Irrigation Project

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi 3000 hectares Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director Information and Public Relations of the ministry, Mrs. Funmi Imuetinyan in Abuja. According to the statement, the minister emphasizes that the project highlights the present administration’s commitment to boosting food production through irrigation and […]

todayMarch 29, 2025

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Agriculture

Senator Barau Launches Initiative To Empower 558 Young Farmers In North West

In an effort to revive the agricultural sector in the seven North West states,the Deputy President of the Senate,Senator Jibrin Barau, has announced the launch of the Barau Initiative for Agricultural Revolution in the North West (BIARN), aimed at empowering 558 young farmers in the region.l Addressing members of the Senate Press Corps at the National Assembly on Thursday, Senator Barau said the initiative was designed to boost the agricultural […]

todayFebruary 6, 2025

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Featured

FG Comits To Ensuring Water, Food Security

    The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring water and food security in Nigeria. Speaking at the 31st Regular Meeting of the National Council on Water Resources and Sanitation (NCWRS) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he emphasized the importance of this year’s theme, “Water and Food Security: Challenges and Opportunities in the Face of Daunting Climate Change.” A […]

todayJanuary 31, 2025

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National

Water, Food Security Critical To Shaping Nig’s Devt Agenda- Pheelangwah

The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Richard Pheelangwah, has called for interministerial collaboration to address hunger crisis in the country. Pheelangwah stated this at the opening ceremony of the National Technical Committee Meeting on Water Resources and Sanitation in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, A statement signed by the Director Information and Public Relation, in the Ministry, Mrs. Funmi Imuetinyan in Abuja, highlights the direct […]

todayJanuary 28, 2025

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National

FG To Partner Borno Ĝovt On Food Security, WASH Progs

  The Federal Government is to partner Borno State Govt on Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programmes. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, stated this when he hosted the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum in Abuja. Prof Utsev stressed that the collaboration would enhance food security, leveraging on the irrigation and River Basin potential in the state, in alignment with the Food Security […]

todayApril 23, 2024

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National

Nig Can Solve Lingering Food Crisis – Okezie

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has expressed confidence that Nigeria can solve the lingering food crisis and transform its agricultural sector into an engine of economic growth, food security, and environmental sustainability. Kalu who stated this in Abuja during the Implementation of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CADAP), a high-level strategic engagement on climate change, food systems, and resource mobilisation, explained that food security could […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024

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General

Good Water Governance, Key To Food Security – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has vowed to collaborate with water stakeholders for provision of potable water and sanitation for Nigerians. The minister stated this at the 30th Regular Meeting of the National Council of Water Resources and Sanitation in Abuja. WIke who was represented by the acting Permanent Secretary, Udom Samuel Attang insisted on the commitment of the ministry in providing clean and adequate water supply […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024

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National

Food Security: FG To Enhance Irrigation Farming

By Georgina Humphrey Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has unveiled three new Strategic Initiatives aimed at enhancing irrigation development and boosting food production in the country. He made this known during a 2-day familiarization tour of the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority in Markurdi, the Benue State capital. Prof. Utsev emphasized that the proposed measures are geared towards cultivating more irrigable lands, aggressively combating […]

todayDecember 22, 2023

National

HOR : Kalu Moves To Boost Food Security

By Oduyemi Odumade The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for more investments in the seed industry to ensure food security in the country. He made the call while declaring open the 6th Edition of the Seed Connect Africa Conference & Exhibition 2023. According to the Deputy Speaker, investing in research and innovation, will empower farmers to produce more and contribute to a more food-secure and prosperous Nigeria. Kalu said the seed industry holds […]

todayNovember 28, 2023