The move was disclosed during a capacity-building workshop for Senate correspondents in Abuja by a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, who said the directive prioritizes securing safe passage for farm produce across key transport routes. The goal is to ease logistics bottlenecks and reduce rising costs linked to food distribution.

According to the official, the president’s directive is part of a broader vision for national food sovereignty, one that not only guarantees availability but also affordability, accessibility, and nutrition in a sustainable way.

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To boost agricultural productivity, the government is preparing to roll out a Farmer Soil Health Scheme. This initiative is expected to enhance soil quality and yield for farmers across the country.

Additionally, efforts are underway to reform and strengthen agricultural cooperatives. The official noted that Tinubu views the cooperative model as a vital tool for resource mobilisation, rural economic development, and improving the livelihoods of farmers.

“Mr. President has shown tremendous interest in the cooperative sector as a veritable tool for resource mobilisation, economic activity generation, and improving the livelihood of members,” the official said.

Source: DailyTrust