Adeyanju commends Tinubu for directing customs to release seized food items, asks him to tackle insecurity

Human Rights lawyer and Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his directive to the Nigeria Customs Service to return seized food items to their rightful owners. This, he said, demonstrates President Tinubu’s commitment to tackling hunger and food insecurity in the country. “President Tinubu’s directive to the Customs […]

Human Rights lawyer and Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his directive to the Nigeria Customs Service to return seized food items to their rightful owners.

This, he said, demonstrates President Tinubu’s commitment to tackling hunger and food insecurity in the country.

“President Tinubu’s directive to the Customs Service reflects his responsiveness to the concerns and criticisms raised by the public.”

“The prevailing insecurity caused by banditry and other criminal activities has significantly impacted the agricultural sector. Many farmers are unable to go to their farms due to the fear of attacks, resulting in reduced agricultural productivity and food scarcity,” he said in a statement.

Adeyanju also urged the President to temporarily remove import duties on all imported food items to alleviate the current challenges faced by Nigerians.

“I commend the President’s ability to listen to critics and respond accordingly, as demonstrated by his recent decisions,” he said.