To address the soaring prices of commodities and general food insecurity in the country, the presidency has moved to engage the states, development partners and other critical stakeholders in its ongoing efforts.
On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU) as part of efforts by the administration of President Bola Tinubu to tackle hunger and hardship in the land.
The inauguration followed a presentation by the Technical Assistant to the President on Agriculture, Office of the Vice President, Marion Moon.
Addressing members of the group comprising governors, cabinet ministers and representatives of development partners, Shettima said, “The nation is facing a rare food security crisis and the sooner we come to terms with the reality, the better.