The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, pinpointed smuggling as a key contributor to the challenge of food scarcity in Nigeria.
During the resumption of the policy debate series at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister addressed members of the House of Representatives on this issue.
Also present in the House were the Minister of State (Agriculture and Food Security), Sabi Abdullahi, and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, along with other high-ranking government officials.
“We have seen smuggling of foodstuff to other neighbouring countries. This has affected the availability of food items in the country,” the minister said.
Recall that the Abbas Tajudeen-led 10th House in November 2023 unveiled the Sectoral Debate series, an initiative aimed at improving the constitutional oversight of the executive arm of government.
