Food security in Niger threatened by flooding, environmental pollution – Bago

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has said the development efforts towards full utilisation of natural resources, especially land to boost agricultural production and end food insecurity in the state have been met with the severe negative impact of climate, manifested in form of flooding, erosion and environmental pollution.

Bago stated this yesterday at the Niger State Green Economy Summit with the theme: Sustainable Future: Harnessing Green Assets and Innovation for Niger State’s Prosperity held at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna, the state capital.

Bago said the summit was a testament to the state’s remarkable and collective resolve to confront and address the pressing challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation while seizing the boundless opportunities inherent in green technologies and sustainable development.

Bago called for a closed collaboration among stakeholders and the private sector towards achieving the objectives of the summit.

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Speaking, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Nigerians and the international community that Nigeria’s economy will soon bounce back.

The president, who was represented by the Minister of State for Solid Minerals, Senator Abdullahi Sabi, gave insight into the newly approved solid mineral development policy during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday.

On his part, former Head of State, General Abubakar Abdulsalam applauded Governor Bago for providing quality leadership since he assumed office.

In his remarks, Governor Babagana Zulum who applauded Governor Bago’s initiative expressed optimism that the summit will help in achieving economic transformation as well as employment generation.