The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring food security in the country.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Mohammed Abubakar made the pledge at the opening of the 1st National Animal Feed Summit in Abuja.
Abubakar who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Ernest Umakhihe, described the Summit as timely and well-intended, noting that the theme of the summit: ”Developing a Roadmap for Animal Feed Security in Nigeria” was appropriate.
The Minister however, said safe animal feed production was crucial to the achievement of food security in the country.
In a goodwill message, Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, FCT Ramatu Aliyu described livestock farming as crucial to the move towards food sufficiency. She added that livestock remained a major source of food to the citizenry.
Also speaking, Chairman, House Committee on Agricultural Production and Services Muntari Mohammed, reiterated the readiness of the legislature to support policies that would promote livestock production.
