The federal government has applauded Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, on his effort on food security.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the remark during the 2024 conference and annual general meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Niger State chapter in Minna on Tuesday.
Idris, who was represented by Malam Jibrin Ndace, Director General of Voice of Nigeria, said practical steps were being taken to ameliorate the situation, according to Daily Post.
He said the President had directed the NSA, DSS and IGP to coordinate with state governors to check activities of those hoarding food commodities to ensure price control.
“On behalf of the Federal Government, I applaud the effort of the Niger State Gov. Umaru Bago, for his timely decision to halt bulk-buying of food items for hoarding.
“This no doubt helped in the recent reduction of the cost of food items in the state,” he said.
