Wike pledges land for farming to tackle food insecurity in FCT

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, on Monday, promised to allocate lands in satellite towns to farmers for agricultural production to combat food insecurity. Wike made the promise in Abuja during the inauguration of the newly constructed rural road from A2 Junction (Abuja-Lokoja Expressway) to Pai community in Kwali Area […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, on Monday, promised to allocate lands in satellite towns to farmers for agricultural production to combat food insecurity.

Wike made the promise in Abuja during the inauguration of the newly constructed rural road from A2 Junction (Abuja-Lokoja Expressway) to Pai community in Kwali Area Council of the FCT.

The minister, who noted that the road network had opened up hitherto isolated rural areas to economic activities, particularly agriculture, reaffirmed the FCT Administration’s support for farmers. (NAN)

“Look at the vast area of land and we are talking about food insecurity,” he said. “With these vast lands, those of you who want to be farmers, real farmers, we are willing to pay compensation to communities and give you farmlands to cultivate.” (NAN)