Mr Oyedele added that those earning N100,000 or below would receive further support through VAT relief on essential items.
Mr Lawan reaffirmed the group’s commitment to supporting institutions and vulnerable groups across the North-East.
According to UN estimates, around 300,000 people are living in desperate conditions in El Fasher, which has been cut off for more than a year.
The initiative aims to support smallholder farmers in the rice and cassava value chains, thereby enhancing their productivity.
According to him, agriculture contributes about 24 per cent of Nigeria’s GDP.
Nigerians have lamented economic hardship since Mr Tinubu assumed office.
”The government should do something to help us because I don’t know where we are heading to,” a housewife said.
Mr Emhenya’s death in detention comes as another episode of persons dying in a police cell.
“The economy is harsh. Each individual in every family must practise home gardening as a way to survive.’’
He said that the industry was faced with various challenges including high cost of raw materials.
