Mr Kofarmata said the reduction was achieved through improved storage facilities, farmers’ training, and the introduction of climate-smart technologies.
NEMA boss said 1,287 metric tonnes of maize (25,740 in 50kg bags) and 132 metric tonnes of garri (5,280 in 25kg bags) were allocated to Oyo State.
The Yobe government has praised President Bola Tinubu for approving the release of 21,000 bags of grains to the state.
The fresh discoveries could augment an ongoing criminal probe of Abdullahi Ganduje’s governorship administration, which included the infamous bribery video from 2018.
