AFAN seeks more action to address food crises

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN),  has described the government’s efforts in addressing the challenge of food security in Nigeria as a work in progress.

National president of the association, Malam Kabir Ibrahim, stated this while commenting on the situation of food availability and affordability in the country.

Ibrahim noted that while efforts have been made, more needs to be done, particularly in addressing the root causes of the food security crisis.

While urging for greater transparency in the implementation of programmes aimed at ensuring food affordability, Ibrahim called for a more aggressive approach in combating banditry, especially in key agricultural production areas.

He highlighted the pressing challenges currently facing farmers, including limited access to affordable inputs such as fertilisers and agrochemicals, and the ongoing insecurity that limits agricultural productivity.

Ibrahim urged the government to take “more serious action” in these areas to mitigate the impact on food security.