Governor Bassey Otu has suspended logging activities in Cross River, directing security agencies to arrest any offenders.
“The economy is harsh. Each individual in every family must practise home gardening as a way to survive.’’
One in four of those countries are in West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Nigeria.
Mr Malle said the fertilisers would assist farmers to cultivate more to boost productivity and food security.
Solomon Ukponevi, Head of NOSDRA’s field Office in Yenagoa, said Wednesday that the agency was investigating the incident.
Olabisi Ogedengbe, the SWOFON coordinator in Gwagwalada, made the call at a news conference organised by WSOFON on Monday in Abuja.
“We need more investment in sustainable solutions to help strengthen food security.’’
The number of people WFP will target as part of the programme could expand to 12 million people if adequate funding allows, said the humanitarian organisation.
Mr Abubakar urged Nigerians to commit more to farming to alleviate economic hardship and address the high cost of living in the country.
Due to climate change, AfDB says Africa loses between $7 billion and $15 billion annually.
