“Food production will be greatly expanded through aggressive mechanisation.’’
Mr Shettima urged committee members to consider the national minimum wage and all related matters with thoroughness and concern.
President Bola Tinubu has presided over the first meeting of the Federal Executive Council after the holidays.
“People who are hungry will not be able to engage in productive activities.’’
“This discount undoubtedly eases the financial strain on many Nigerians.’’
The session is to be chaired by President Bola Tinubu.
Mr Shettima, also the chairman of NCP, explained that Mr Tinubu’s choice of the council’s membership was a reminder of what it could achieve with fresh ideas.
On the constitution of a new board for the commission, the vice-president stressed the need to urgently constitute the body to facilitate the operations of the NBC.
Vice President Kashim Shettima and cabinet members are already in the council chambers for the meeting.
Mr Shettima hinted about the possibility of engaging the private sector in tackling floods and other natural disasters.
