Adeleke Urges Implementation Of Reports On Food Security

Governor Ademola Adeleke has received the report of the Food Security Committee set up to proffer solutions to various aspects of food security which include farm security, food pricing and availability as well as widening operation support and environment for farmers.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor urged speedy implementation of the recommendations.

He explained that the committee chairman and commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Tola Faseru who submitted the report to Governor Adeleke said the report considered the pressing challenges of food security to make far-reaching recommendations.

The committee chairman who commended the foresight of Governor Adeleke, said the 18-man committee conducted on-the-spot survey and research to arrive at the recommendations which he described as actionable and implementable within a framework of short, medium and long-term matrix.

Responding, Governor Adeleke who described food security as the most pressing issue facing the nation, noted that immediate action will be taken to implement the recommendations of the committee.

On farm security, the committee recommended the establishment of Farm Security Network comprising personnel from various security agencies including traditional leaders; integration of the services of local vigilantes and hunters; immediate education and training on farm security and pest control for farmers.

Others include strengthening collaboration between local and official security forces with knowledge of the region for farm protection; orientation programme for Fulani and Farmers; introduction of border poisoning plants; introduction of physical measures to protect farm borders; launching of Community Based Security Intelligence Programme and passing of Anti-Open Grazing bill into law.