The Osun state government has inaugurated the state analysis taskforce for food and nutrition security in a bid to accurately portray the situation in the state.
While inaugurating the taskforce today at the ministry of agriculture and food security in Abeere, the commissioner in charge of the ministry, Otunba Tola faseru, reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Ademola Adeleke to food security.
The commissioner said the Osun state government will work closely with the federal government towards actualising the objectives of the analysis.
Earlier, the Minister of Agriculture and food security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the analysis will assist in planning, provision of grants and distribution of inputs.
Represented by Mr Taiye Aiyegoro, he said the ministry will continue to provide the necessary support nationwide.
Similarly, a member of the National food security working group, Dr Ike Nkechinyere, said the federal ministry of Agriculture and food security is committed to ensuring Nigerians have sustainable and quality food.
In their remarks, Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Honourable Olaniran Atidade and the permanent secretary, Mr Moruf Olawale, tasked the working group to take their job seriously and provide the necessary data.
