Nigerian governors have been handed a seven-day deadline to submit detailed plans for increasing food production in their respective states.
President Bola Tinubu gave the directive during the 142nd National Economic Council meeting, which took place at the State House in Abuja with state governors and some deputies in attendance.
During the meeting, President Tinubu also unveiled several national support initiatives aimed at alleviating hardship and stimulating the economy. Among these initiatives are:
- A National Construction and Household Support Programme, providing 100,000 families in each state with a N50,000 grant for three months.
- Disbursement of N155 billion for assorted food supplies.
- Allocation of N540 billion for household grants.
- Each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) receiving N10 billion for the acquisition of CNG buses.
According to The Punch, these measures are designed to support 3.7 million families across the country and are estimated to cost over N1 trillion.
Emphasizing the urgency of enhancing food production, President Tinubu urged the governors to collaborate and meet the needs of their citizens.
He reassured them of his administration's commitment to providing the necessary support to mitigate hardship for Nigerians.