Nigerian Army Commits to President Tinubu’s Food Security Policy — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to implementing President Bola Tinubu’s policy on food security.
Lagbaja made this call at the opening of the Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited (NAFARL) training workshop 2024, in Abuja on Tuesday.
The workshop, themed “Attaining Peace through Food Security: Nigeria Army Farms and Ranches Limited Perspective,” aims to rekindle the army’s efforts to provide viable and sustainable agricultural programs through effective farming and ranching.
Represented by Maj.-Gen. Zakari Abubakar, Chief of Transformations and Innovation, Lagbaja emphasized the army’s dedication to supporting the president’s food security initiative.
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The COAS said the army had made food security a priority following the president’s directive for the Armed Forces of Nigeria to use its available land for agricultural purposes.
He commended NAFARL for its remarkable successes and achievements in its research and development efforts, especially in livestock breeding and refining.
His words: “In this regard, the Nigeria Army has already begun the review of all its agricultural policies to better position the farm to significantly boost crop production.
“The workshop is indeed one of the tests in this direction.
“I have also approved proposals and requests for partnerships from Ministry, Departments and Agencies, as well as some reputable agricultural establishments with NAFARL.
“There is no doubt the outcome of these partnerships will contribute significantly in addressing the food insecurity facing the nation.”
By PRNigeria
