President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on food security in Nigeria.
TRACKNEWS reports that the directive was made known on Thursday by Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake.
Alake said that the President was aware of the rising cost of food and its effect on citizens. He said that the declaration of a state of emergency was in line with the Tinubu administration’s position on ensuring that the most vulnerable are supported.
The directive also includes the inclusion of all matters pertaining to food and water availability and affordability, as essential livelihood items, within the purview of the National Security Council.
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