MD N-HYPPADEC Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, FCNA, FNIM, (Katukan Yauri) addressing commissioners and key stakeholders on sustainable food security across Nigeria
In a bid to bolster agricultural productivity and ensure sustainable food security across Nigeria, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, FCNA, FNIM, (Katukan Yauri) the Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC (National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission), convened a crucial meeting with Commissioners of Agriculture and key stakeholders from ten member states.
The gathering, which marked the second edition of the Agricultural Productivity and Sustainable Food Security conference, was aimed to deliberate on strategies for enhancing agricultural output and fostering collaboration between the federal agency and state governments.
Commissioners and key stakeholders meeting on sustainable food security across Nigeria
With participants hailing from states including Benue, Kebbi, Kogi, Kaduna, Kwara, Gombe, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and Taraba, the discussions centered on leveraging the outcomes of the ThaiITAM 2023 exhibition.
Alh. Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa emphasized the importance of synergy among states and the federal government to facilitate the provision of essential resources such as small-scale machineries, improved seeds, and extension services to farmers.
Commissioners and key stakeholders meeting on sustainable food security across Nigeria
The meeting resonates with the agricultural policy objectives outlined by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, focusing on sustainable food security as a cornerstone of national development. Alh. Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa’s dedication to serving Nigerians’ best interests shines through his proactive approach in fostering cooperation between N-HYPPADEC and state authorities, underscoring his commitment to driving positive change in the agricultural sector.
The initiative reflects a collective effort to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, with a concerted focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable practices. As the nation strives to overcome food insecurity and build a resilient agricultural sector, Alh. Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa’s leadership sets a precedent for effective governance and inclusive development in the realm of agriculture.
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