The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Abubakar Kyari has urged Nigerians to shun the ongoing protest and focus more on farming activities.
Kyari appealed to the youth to resist the temptation to sabotage the government and instead channel their energies towards crucial agricultural businesses to boost food security.
In a post on X formerly Twitter, the minister on Thursday called for a restrain on the ongoing hunger protest nationwide.
He said, “In these times when the call for protests echoes across our nation, I, Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, urge our farmers to reflect on the profound impact of dedicating their focus to farming activities.
“As food prices begin to decline, we have a unique opportunity to bolster food security in our beloved nation.
“I extend a heartfelt appeal to all Nigerians, especially our vibrant youth and dedicated farmers, to resist the temptation to protest against the government. Instead, I encourage everyone to channel their energies towards crucial agricultural endeavours that fortify our nation’s food security.
“We acknowledge the challenges many have faced due to the surge in food prices.
“Our President has sanctioned numerous intervention programs to support farmers in their agricultural pursuits. One such intervention is the ongoing distribution of farming inputs under the NAGS-AP Program, designed to alleviate the burdens faced by smallholder farmers in accessing essential agricultural inputs.
“Let us heed this call to action and concentrate our energies on nurturing our agricultural lands rather than engaging in protests that may sow seeds of discord and anarchy”.
Speaking further the minister urged Nigerians to focus on cultivating prosperity through food production, advocating dialogue over protest, and fostering negotiation instead of confrontation.
THE WHISTLER reports that the protest is against bad governance in Nigeria and the demand for political and economic reform commenced in Abuja amid a heavy security presence.