Wale Edun reiterates Tinubu’s commitment to food security
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to food security, urging a more agile and resilient approach to agricultural planning.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) in Abuja, he stressed the need to align Nigeria’s agricultural roadmap with the post-Malabo agenda, highlighting the importance of boosting productivity, expanding access to finance, and unlocking value-added exports.
He assured stakeholders of the Finance Ministry’s full support, describing agriculture as central to President Bola Tinubu’s economic priorities.
The ASWG is expected to drive coordination across sectors and ensure measurable progress towards national and continental food security goals.
