Mr Abdullahi said the project represented another important milestone in the long-standing cooperation between Nigeria and the EU.
Agriculture minister says strengthening animal welfare standards and adopting sustainable livestock production systems will boost Nigeria’s food security and economic growth.
The farmers claimed the price reversal from boom to bust has left many with significant debt and, in some cases, unable to find buyers for their harvests.
The federal government has called for stronger public-private partnerships to drive sustainable reforms across correctional centres.
“We call on Minister Willem Aucamp to end the delays and uncertainty and urgently deliver the promised phase-out of this industry,” said Ms de Waal.
A climate expert has warned that rising temperatures across Nigeria pose serious threats to public health and agriculture.
Mr Zuntu said the price of the produce would steadily increase following the end of harvest and the decline in glut experienced early in the year.
The initiative is part of the company’s development roadmap, as outlined in its corporate social responsibility programmes, to host communities in Sokoto.
Olufemi Adeogun, L-PRES state project coordinator, disclosed this at the first graduation ceremony of the L-PRES Farmers’ Field School held on Thursday in Akure.
The restriction was announced following confirmed outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
