Experts advocate documentation of agricultural land
Experts name for sensible options to the myriad challenges dealing with the agricultural sector, whereas advocating for correct documentation of agricultural land.
They spoke at a roundtable on meals safety titled “Food Security in Nigeria: Challenges and Remedies” organized by United Action for Change (UAC).
Lead discussant, soil scientist Dr. Yakubu Bashorun, stated the challenges dealing with Nigeria’s agricultural practices have been well-documented over time and that whereas the problems are well-researched, there’s nonetheless a lot wanted The goal is to supply sensible options to challenges.
Mr. Bashoran additionally expressed concern that almost all components of the nation will run out of agricultural land within the close to future except satisfactory funding is offered.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Ruth Olusanya, stated agriculture should be seen from a critical enterprise perspective and referred to as for concerted efforts in the direction of agricultural improvement within the nation.
“If we’re critical about taking Nigeria to the subsequent stage of actual socio-economic improvement, we have to take agriculture severely. It’s about enhancing manufacturing. Agriculture is simply as essential as every other sector and is a crucial space to prioritize if we’re to actually develop.
Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos State Chapter, Babafemi Oladeji Oke, represented by his deputy, Shakin Agbayewa, stated safety of agricultural land is sacrosanct.
He added that there can be no sensible resolution to the issues dealing with Nigeria’s agricultural actions except safety points have been totally thought of.
While advocating for the regionalization of agricultural land, Mr. Oke advisable neighborhood safety by way of the creation of farm rangers to guard agricultural land.
Convener of UAC, Dr. Muizu Vanile, stated the thought of the roundtable and the rationale for this matter was to convey to the fore sensible options to the issues that threaten Nigeria’s meals self-sufficiency and safety.
“Bringing in experts from different areas of the agricultural sector means looking for possible solutions holistically from all angles.”
Source: guardian.ng