The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s transformative agricultural agenda as the country marked its 65th Independence Day.
In his Independence Day message, Kyari said President Tinubu’s leadership would deliver true food sovereignty, ensuring that no family goes hungry and that the nation’s granaries overflow with homegrown abundance.
“In the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, we reflect on how far we have come in harnessing our vast arable lands and natural resources to feed our people. Independence is not only political; it is also economic and agricultural self-reliance,” he said.
The Minister hailed the progress that embodies the resilient spirit of Nigerians and said that under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria is steadfastly marching toward true food security and independence.
“His administration has prioritised agriculture as the backbone of our economy, implementing bold policies that empower farmers, enhance productivity, and reduce our dependence on imported food,” the Minister stated.
Senator Kyari explained, “Through initiatives like the Renewed Hope Agenda, President Tinubu has mobilised resources to support smallholder farmers with improved seeds, fertilisers, and modern farming techniques.”
He added that the President’s “unwavering commitment ensures that we no longer rely on foreign nations for our staple foods, fostering a self-sufficient Nigeria where every table is abundantly supplied by our own soil.”