The foundation also called for urgent government and community action to restore degraded forests.
NBRDA’s director-general said transparency in testing, post-release monitoring, and public engagement were essential elements of that process.
He said that with the right systems, Nigeria could turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
The cleric urged the Church to speak “sincerely and courageously against injustice, inequality, and corruption.
Mr Eni noted that out of 100,000 farmers, 60,000 would participate in maize production and 40,000 in soybean farming in 20 selected LGAs in both states.
Mr Kofarmata said the reduction was achieved through improved storage facilities, farmers’ training, and the introduction of climate-smart technologies.
Mr Bago noted that his administration was determined to change the narrative by prioritising large-scale agricultural production.
Value Seeds, in partnership with the UK-funded Propcom+ programme, has unveiled new automated seed packaging lines to lower the cost of quality seeds and strengthen food security.
“One of the abducted girls managed to escape unharmed and was rescued. Search-and-rescue efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining 13 abducted girls,” said the police.
The TFFF now stands at $6.7 billion and pursues rapid, high-impact measures such as cutting methane emissions.
