Mr Igbaukum lamented that farmers in the state were grappling with post-harvest losses which was largely due to lack of storage facilities.
“This is not a Vanity Fair. This is a political body in which governments are represented… So, I’m not so worried about who’s coming,” said Mr Guterres.
According to him, embracing urban farming will increase and better their livelihood.
Mr Ishiyaku however said that the fruits produced by these infected okra are healthy for consumption.
He said that the association was targeting the mobilisation of 50,000 youths and women in each state.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of food items such as beef, tomatoes, beans, and yams increased in July.
The Kaduna government has inaugurated the Livestock Development Project (L-PRES) office to increase livestock production and reduce farmers-herdsmen violent conflicts.
“It is not the fault of herders and farmers that this crisis has persisted. It is the fault of the leadership who failed to find immediate solutions to solve their problems.”
“Beyond food security, we are looking at exports and the objective of IFAD programme generally.”
WFP has pledged to commit $2.5 billion to strengthen and support Nigeria’s sustainable food security and zero hunger efforts.
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