The presidency has called on Nigerians to embrace subsistence farming to address the challenge of rising cost of food.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made the call at a meeting with a group of online editors, under the aegis of the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) in Abuja.

A statement on the meeting was made available to newsmen by ACOE’s Chairman, Mr Martins Odiete, on Saturday in Abuja.

“In 1976, former President Olusegun Obasanjo introduced ‘Operation Feed the Nation,’ promoting farming.

“In 1984, when former President Muhammadu Buhari came in, there were shortages of rice, milk, and sugar, and the government had to open warehouses to make these items available to people.

“This is not the first time we are going through this kind of crisis.

“The government is investing in agriculture to make things available and affordable, and as individuals, we also have a role to play,” he said.

Onanuga acknowledged that, things were not working as President Bola Tinubu’ wanted.

He, however assured that in the next twelve months, Nigerians will begin to see the results of the government’s efforts for the country’s benefit.

“Though people complain about hardship, I told the BBC that cost of living crises exist globally.

“Maybe what is happening in the world is a cycle, and countries will have to go through certain difficulties.

“We are going through it, but this government is making serious efforts to reduce the hardships faced by our people,” he said.

Onanuga assured the association of robust relationship towards dissemination of news in line with global best practices.

Earlier, Odiete emphasised the importance of partnership with the presidential media team, at a time Nigerians are eager for essential information from their government.

“In an age where information flows ceaselessly across digital platforms, this partnership is pivotal for ensuring accurate, responsible and effective dissemination of news and information.

“By working together, we can ensure that the information reaching the public serves the greater good of society,” he said.

Odiete, who thanked Onanuga for the meeting, noted that members of the association were thoroughly screened to avoid admitting the wrong persons.”

BeeBeeOoh:


As a good citizen of Nigeria, I will set up subsistence refinery at my backyard to help address the challenge of rising cost of PMS, LPG etc.

Mad people everywhere

BeeBeeOoh:


As a good citizen of Nigeria, I will set up subsistence refinery at my backyard to help address the challenge of rising cost of PMS, LPG etc.

Mad people everywhere

helinues:
Let the southerners continue to be relying on northers for the foods they would consume by themselves

zombieHUNTER:


Which Northerners dey produce food?

The whole middle belt has been ravaged by insecurity, they've left the farm

Tell Tinubu to open up the borders
people are dying
He can find other ways to help the naira like banning Hajj he subsidized with 90b tax payer money

helinues:


Open borders to make Nigerians to remain unproductive bah?
Some of you would be worst as an ordinary class reps

zombieHUNTER:


Are you productive?
I'm talking about short term

A bag of rice is more than the minimum wage
People are dropping dead everyday due to APc induced hunger

helinues:


Crying profusely can't change una situation, take actions so that you people should, stop coming online to be blaming Fg for una life woes .

commoditiesnig:
Good advice. I know and seen a good number of close people in Lagos planting few crops both in their gardens and small farms.. All kind of vegetables, yams, plantain, tomatoes, fruits, etc.

Even in abroad my neighbors have gardens that they plant tomatoes, vegetables, etc.

So its not out of place. We just need to stop giving excuses for everything.

helinues:
Let the southerners continue to be relying on northers for the foods they would consume by themselves