President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the Food
Security Council chaired by him.
At the inauguration, the president spoke about Nigeria’s “very
turbulent” journey in the past three years, the period of his
administration. He listed some of the efforts his administration
has taken to address the concerns.
The president’s speech was sent to TheNigerialawyer by his
office.
Read the full speech below.
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE FOOD
SECURITY COUNCIL,
MONDAY, 26TH MARCH 2018
PROTOCOLS:
Two weeks ago, I announced my intention to establish and chair a
presidential level committee that focuses on food security, I am
happy that today it has become a reality.
2. Nigeria’s journey in the last three (3) years, has been a
very turbulent one. The country’s need for critical job creating
sectors which has been ignored for decades is now beginning to
yield results.
3. We introduced the National Social Investment Programmes
targeting millions of Nigerians who are living from hand to
mouth.
4. We launched agricultural programmes focusing on import
substitution, job creation and rural development thereby bringing
socio-economic transformation to the millions of citizens living in
some of the most remote rural parts of our country.
5. We commenced the long term Pollution Remediation Projects in
the Niger Delta with the hope of restoring dignity and normalcy to
the millions of Nigerians impacted by decades of pollution in their
communities. Fishing and farming will resume once blighted areas
are rehabilitated.
6. We intensified our participation in the Lake Chad Basin
Commission with the goal of reversing the shrinkage of the lake,
which impacts the livelihoods of over 45 million farmers, herdsmen
and fishermen in the LCBC countries.
7. We issued the first ever green bond that will act as a
catalyst for investments in renewable energy and afforestation
projects. This was oversubscribed, sharing market confidence in the
country and our government.
8. We established the Agro Rangers Unit within the Nigeria
Security and Civil Defence Corps to protect the billions of naira
of investments recorded in Nigeria’s agricultural sector across the
country.
9. We continued to equip the Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Maritime
Administration and Safety Agency to fight maritime criminals such
as pirates and sea robbers who adversely impact offshore and inland
fishing activities in our waters.
10. These programmes and many more, have started yielding
results and if sustained, will transform the lives of millions of
Nigerians across the country.
11. We are well aware that the full results will not be felt or
seen overnight. The journey is long. It is therefore our collective
duty to ensure the actual and potential positive impacts of these
programmes are sustained, improved and expanded.
12. A key mandate of the Food Security Council is to
continuously assess and enhance these infant, but impactful
programmes, thereby guaranteeing they achieve their full
potential.
13. We shall also develop new programmes and projects that will
protect and indeed, create more jobs in farming, fisheries, animal
husbandry and forestry.
14. As we all know, land is use for farming, grazing and
forestry, Water is used for irrigation, livestock sustenance and
fishing. Therefore, any strategy for land and water management must
take into account the interconnectivity of all these key sectors to
ensure equity and sustainability.
15. We will also not lose sight of the other issues that will
impact our food production ambitions such as;
a. Population growth.
b. Urbanisation,
c. Industrialisation
d. Rural Infrastructure Development and
e. Climate Change.
16. These factors will also stress and stretch our land and
water resources. This means we must invest in research and
development to enhance yields and outputs.
17. Moreover, we are not insulated from Global and Regional
events. Accordingly we develop local programs, but not lose sight
of events from a far and their impact on us. Specifically, issues
such as smuggling and dumping, which is our responsibility to
ensure we develop and enforce strategies to protect Nigeria from
these illegal and unhealthy imports.
18. The Council includes Governors representing the six (6)
geopolitical zones. Some geopolitical zones have similar Eco
climatic conditions. The council is therefore a platform to further
enhance the collaboration between the federal and state
governments. We shall share success stories and collaborate to
address common threats.
19. We will also engage key stakeholders representing the core
sectors of the Food Value Chain. Regular consultations will be held
with investors, development partners, financiers, academia and our
friends and allies abroad.
20. Our deliberations will look into all the issues and our
decisions will be implementable and impactful. We shall stay
focused, first and foremost on securing our food requirements and
employment for our people, especially the youth. We shall feed
ourselves and build an inclusive Nigeria for ourselves and for
future generations.
Thank you may God bless our country.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the Food
Security Council chaired by him.
At the inauguration, the president spoke about Nigeria’s “very
turbulent” journey in the past three years, the period of his
administration. He listed some of the efforts his administration
has taken to address the concerns.
The president’s speech was sent to TheNigerialawyer by his
office.
Read the full speech below.
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE FOOD
SECURITY COUNCIL,
MONDAY, 26TH MARCH 2018
PROTOCOLS:
Two weeks ago, I announced my intention to establish and chair a
presidential level committee that focuses on food security, I am
happy that today it has become a reality.
2. Nigeria’s journey in the last three (3) years, has been a
very turbulent one. The country’s need for critical job creating
sectors which has been ignored for decades is now beginning to
yield results.
3. We introduced the National Social Investment Programmes
targeting millions of Nigerians who are living from hand to
mouth.
4. We launched agricultural programmes focusing on import
substitution, job creation and rural development thereby bringing
socio-economic transformation to the millions of citizens living in
some of the most remote rural parts of our country.
5. We commenced the long term Pollution Remediation Projects in
the Niger Delta with the hope of restoring dignity and normalcy to
the millions of Nigerians impacted by decades of pollution in their
communities. Fishing and farming will resume once blighted areas
are rehabilitated.
6. We intensified our participation in the Lake Chad Basin
Commission with the goal of reversing the shrinkage of the lake,
which impacts the livelihoods of over 45 million farmers, herdsmen
and fishermen in the LCBC countries.
7. We issued the first ever green bond that will act as a
catalyst for investments in renewable energy and afforestation
projects. This was oversubscribed, sharing market confidence in the
country and our government.
8. We established the Agro Rangers Unit within the Nigeria
Security and Civil Defence Corps to protect the billions of naira
of investments recorded in Nigeria’s agricultural sector across the
country.
9. We continued to equip the Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Maritime
Administration and Safety Agency to fight maritime criminals such
as pirates and sea robbers who adversely impact offshore and inland
fishing activities in our waters.
10. These programmes and many more, have started yielding
results and if sustained, will transform the lives of millions of
Nigerians across the country.
11. We are well aware that the full results will not be felt or
seen overnight. The journey is long. It is therefore our collective
duty to ensure the actual and potential positive impacts of these
programmes are sustained, improved and expanded.
12. A key mandate of the Food Security Council is to
continuously assess and enhance these infant, but impactful
programmes, thereby guaranteeing they achieve their full
potential.
13. We shall also develop new programmes and projects that will
protect and indeed, create more jobs in farming, fisheries, animal
husbandry and forestry.
14. As we all know, land is use for farming, grazing and
forestry, Water is used for irrigation, livestock sustenance and
fishing. Therefore, any strategy for land and water management must
take into account the interconnectivity of all these key sectors to
ensure equity and sustainability.
15. We will also not lose sight of the other issues that will
impact our food production ambitions such as;
a. Population growth.
b. Urbanisation,
c. Industrialisation
d. Rural Infrastructure Development and
e. Climate Change.
16. These factors will also stress and stretch our land and
water resources. This means we must invest in research and
development to enhance yields and outputs.
17. Moreover, we are not insulated from Global and Regional
events. Accordingly we develop local programs, but not lose sight
of events from a far and their impact on us. Specifically, issues
such as smuggling and dumping, which is our responsibility to
ensure we develop and enforce strategies to protect Nigeria from
these illegal and unhealthy imports.
18. The Council includes Governors representing the six (6)
geopolitical zones. Some geopolitical zones have similar Eco
climatic conditions. The council is therefore a platform to further
enhance the collaboration between the federal and state
governments. We shall share success stories and collaborate to
address common threats.
19. We will also engage key stakeholders representing the core
sectors of the Food Value Chain. Regular consultations will be held
with investors, development partners, financiers, academia and our
friends and allies abroad.
20. Our deliberations will look into all the issues and our
decisions will be implementable and impactful. We shall stay
focused, first and foremost on securing our food requirements and
employment for our people, especially the youth. We shall feed
ourselves and build an inclusive Nigeria for ourselves and for
future generations.
Thank you may God bless our country.
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