The Federal Government has disclosed ongoing efforts to diversify the nation’s economy to guarantee food security, improve rural livelihood and make agricultural products from Nigeria competitive in the global market. This was revealed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Development, Dr. Shehu Ahmed at the Sasakawa Africa Association 2016 Annual Review and Planning Workshop held at the NAERLS/ABU Zaria yesterday.
Director, Federal Department of Agricultural Extension Services, Mr. Alphonsus Onwuemeka, the permanent secretary said it is now imperative and indeed compelling for Nigeria to diversify its economy, having been virtually dependent on petroleum for many decades.
Onwuemeka further observed that Sasakawa has improved Nigerian agricultural productivity and production by transferring new improved technologies through extension.
The Deputy Country Director, Sasakawa Global 2000, Professor Sani Miko Sagagi, said the workshop is aimed at reviewing 2015 activities and finding ways to improve where necessary. He said the group will relate with farmers and other stakeholders on how to improve productivity in farm produce.
