Olusegun Ariyo
The Importance of developing a new strategy for food Security as a means for attaining global food sufficiency was the centre of discussion at the Guild of Public Affairs Analysts of Nigeria (GPAAN) end of the year-round table meeting at the Citadel Global Community Church indoor mini hall centre on 27th of December 2024.
The guest Lecturer, Dr Francis Toromade who happened to be the Director General of Agribusiness Academy delf into a world of Opportunities that the country can tap into in getting the best alternative for the sustainability of food security.
Discussion Centered On E-wallet System, Information about what Seven Hundred and Seventy-Seven Local Governments can produce in terms of their Agricultural Potential in commercial quantity that each state government can tap into.
He equally discussed the Mentoring system where he cited some examples of how foreign donors were able to empower some Nigerian youths on Soya bean developments and the lack of follow-up tilting towards lack of mentorship after spending huge amounts of funds to train some youths
Government Policies and issues relating to how government at all levels can curb corruption, inconsistencies of government Policies affecting it through constitutional change of Governments, and challenges facing the budget system in Nigeria, issues on Mechanized and conventional farming.
Dr Toromade equally advocate the need to spend grants given to governments at all levels in other implement every bilateral agreement they must have had with foreign countries in terms of training, development and other forms of partnership
