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Food system transformation implementation receives a boost as FG inaugurates steering committee
Food system transformation implementation receives a boost as FG inaugurates steering committee
By: Michael Mike
Towards institutionalising Nigeria’s efforts at ensuring food system transformation that is sustainable, inclusive, and resilient, the Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the Steering Committee on States’ implementation of the food systems transformation pathway.
“Due diligence was undertaken in the identification of high-level policy implementers and critical thinkers that will drive the implementation of the food system transformation pathway both at the national and sub national levels of Government in Nigeria.
There is no better time to inaugurate this Committee than now that the present administration is transiting to a new one on May 29, 2023,” said the Honourable Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, at the inauguration of the committee on Thursday, 20 April 2024 in Abuja.
He recalled that the journey for transforming the Food Systems started in 2020 with the call by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that countries should take proactive measures to make their food systems more sustainable and resilient.
Addressing the 20-member committee further, Prince Agba disclosed that the committee would be expected to provide leadership for Zonal coordination of the implementation of the Food Systems Transformation Pathways in all the 36 states including FCT.
The committee, the Hon. Minister explained, would lead advocacy to the State Governors and Governors’ Forum in each geopolitical zone and galvanize both political and financial support for implementation by critical stakeholders in each geopolitical Zone including the private sector and potential donors in the six Zones.
The National Convenor of the National Food System Transformation, and Director of Social Development, Federal Ministry of Finance Budget and National Planning, Dr Sanjo Faniran, urged the Permanent Secretaries in the six geopolitical zones to share with his office as quickly as possible, reports of good practices in preparation for the stock-taking event coming up in Rome in July this year.
He added that the States and the zones were ready for the implementation of the 2023 workplan.
The Minister is the Chairperson of the Committee while Mr. Fred Kafeero, the FAO Country Representative; Ms Dede Ekoue, the International Fund for Agriculture (IFAD) Country Representative; and Mr. David Stevens, the World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director, are Co-chairs. The National Convenor serves as the Secretary.
Food system transformation implementation receives a boost as FG inaugurates steering committee
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.
A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.
Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.
The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.
The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
A domestic dispute in Sagera Ango Village, Gada LGA, turned deadly on April 2, 2025, when Ali Garba, during a heated argument with A’isha Araga, attacked her with a cutlass.
The altercation, which escalated quickly, resulted in Ali Garba inflicting severe injuries on A’isha’s neck and other parts of her body.
Security personnel, responded promptly to the scene and rushed A’isha to General Hospital Gada for medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving care.
Ali Garba was immediately apprehended by the police and is in custody.
The case has been handed over to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (DC CID), for further discreet investigation.
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