Benue State launches five-year Strategic Food Security Plan to revitalise agricultural production and improve farmers' livelihoods.
MAKURDI, BENUE STATE — The Benue State Government has endorsed and launched a five-year Strategic Food Security Plan aimed at revitalising agricultural production, improving farmers' livelihoods and addressing challenges affecting food production in the state.
The plan is expected to serve as a roadmap for improving food production, strengthening resilience among farming communities and supporting sustainable peace and economic development.
It comes amid growing concerns over food insecurity in the region, driven largely by persistent attacks on farming communities by bandits and armed herders.
Benue, known as Nigeria's "Food Basket," has faced significant challenges in recent years due to insecurity, which has forced many farmers to abandon their lands.
Governor Hyacinth Alia's administration has made agriculture a cornerstone of its economic agenda, with the new plan expected to provide a framework for addressing the challenges facing the sector.
Food security is a critical issue in Nigeria, where millions face hunger due to insecurity and economic challenges.
Benue's Strategic Food Security Plan could serve as a model for other states grappling with similar challenges.
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