FG STEPS UP SEED CERTIFICATION REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN FOOD SECURITY

Mr. Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy in talks with the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kiyari



"Strengthening agricultural productivity is central to reducing food inflation, attracting private investment, and securing long-term economic growth for Nigeria."



The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun recently in Abuja, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kiyari, to advance collaboration on Nigeria’s food security agenda.


Talks focused on expanding access to certified seeds, establishing a decentralised seed certification system with strict quality controls, and finalising preparations for the upcoming dry season farming.

Strengthening agricultural productivity is central to reducing food inflation, attracting private investment, and securing long-term economic growth for Nigeria, the discussions added.


This is contained in a statement issued and signed by Mohammed Manga, Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja.


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