The Nigerian Representative of the African Food Action Club, Amb Felicia Iwobi has drummed support for the proposed ‘Operation Feed Your Local Government Initiative’ which is being championed by His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr) Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede OFR the Olowa of Igbara Oke Kingdom.
In a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja the Federal Capital Territory, Amb. Iwobi said his proposal which calls for massive local food production, provision of tractors and implements, direct federal support of one billion naira per local government areas, controlled pricing mechanism and land allocation by local government chairmen for farming will go a long way towards ensuring food security and sufficiency.
Amb. Felicia Iwobi participated at the last United Nations Food System Summit in Ethiopia and will also be participating the forthcoming United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization summit coming up in Italy next month says she will be using her position as Nigerian Rep of the African Food Action Club to drum support for investments in the Nigerian agricultural sector.
She urged other traditional rulers to study the proposal of His Royal Majesty Oba Dr Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede towards pushing for greater food sufficiency which will among other benefits, reduce the cost of food prices in the country.
“If such proposals are implemented, it’s outcomes aside reduction of price of foods, will include job creation, improved Food security reduction of hunger among others and this is what Nigeria and African countries need.
Amb. Iwobi also urged Nigerians to invest in researches which will help booster food production in the country stressing that attending conferences and summits on agriculture should be encouraged by the government and private sector.
The African Food Action Club with headquarters in South Africa is an initiative of the International Association of World Peace Advocates IAWPA.
Benefits of the African Food Action Club for African States
The African Food Action Club, aims to promote food security and agricultural development in Africa. African states can potentially gain several benefits from this initiative, including:
Enhanced Food Security: By promoting investments in agriculture and food production, African states can work towards achieving greater food security.
Agricultural Development: The club’s focus on agricultural development can contribute to improving productivity, reducing hunger, and enhancing economic growth in African countries.
Collaboration and Partnerships: Through the African Food Action Club, African states can engage in collaborations and partnerships with other countries, organizations, and stakeholders to advance agricultural development and food security goals.
Access to Expertise and Resources: Membership or involvement with the African Food Action Club could provide African states with access to expertise, resources, and best practices in agriculture and food security.
Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture: By emphasizing agricultural development and food security, the club can help promote sustainable agricultural practices in Africa.
The club was launched in Addis Ababa Ethiopia during the course of the United Nations Food System Summit and it will be unveiled in Nigeria in October. Amb Felicia Iwobi is currently reaching out to stakeholders in the agric sector towards ensuring it’s successful unveiling.
