{"id":145919,"date":"2025-04-17T17:09:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T16:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=145919"},"modified":"2025-04-17T17:13:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T16:13:19","slug":"aswg-ministry-of-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=145919","title":{"rendered":"Edun urges agile approach to agricultural planning for sustainable food security\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Edun urges agile approach to agricultural planning for sustainable food security<\/p>\n<p>The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has reaffirmed the Federal Government\u2019s commitment to food security while also urging a more agile and resilient approach to agricultural planning.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) in Abuja, HM Edun stressed the need to align Nigeria\u2019s agricultural roadmap with the post-Malabo agenda, highlighting the importance of boosting productivity, expanding access to finance, and unlocking value-added exports.<\/p>\n<p>He assured stakeholders of the Ministry\u2019s full support, describing agriculture as central to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s economic priorities. The ASWG is expected to drive coordination across sectors and ensure measurable progress towards national and continental food security goals.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative marks a significant step towards achieving sustainable food security, driving economic growth, and improving the lives of millions of Nigerians. The Ministry of Finance&#8217;s commitment to supporting the agricultural sector will undoubtedly yield long-term benefits for the nation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>(FMF PRESS)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Edun urges agile approach to agricultural planning for sustainable food security The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has reaffirmed the Federal Government\u2019s commitment to food security while also urging a more agile and resilient approach to agricultural planning. 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