Politics
Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar outlines Nigerian government’s plan to combat food insecurity
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government plans to combat food insecurity through rural empowerment, science-driven farming, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Tuggar spoke on Sunday during a community engagement programme in Udobo, Gamawa, Bauchi State, where he assured farmers and pastoralists of the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding land rights while boosting agricultural productivity.
This was disclosed in a statement by his spokesman, Alkasasim Abdulkadir.
Between the 1960s and 1970s, Udobo was a hub of Nigeria’s agricultural output.
However, the community had been largely neglected by the state government for decades, as floods and climate change continued to impact lives and harvests.
Praising the community’s enduring potential, Tuggar said, “This land fed nations. We aim to revive that legacy without displacing those who till it.”
The minister detailed Tinubu’s strategy for Udobo and similar communities, promising to protect farmers’ lands.
“No one will lose their land. Grow what you eat first; we’ll help you sell the surplus,” Tuggar pledged.
He added that the Federal Government, with support from the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, would optimise water access via Udobo’s fadama wetlands and introduce climate-smart tools to enhance agricultural output and improve the lives of the community.
The minister also highlighted the various measures he had taken as Minister of Foreign Affairs to assist victims of last year’s floods, which devastated many communities in the local government area, including Udobo.
“Following devastating floods which caused havoc in the community and other parts of Bauchi State, ECOWAS and federal agencies will fund the provision of resilient infrastructure to mitigate the impact,” he said.
Hajiya Aisha, one of the beneficiaries of the support, thanked the minister for not abandoning them. She said the community had been neglected by the state for decades without any tangible measures to help them combat climate change, which worsens flooding.
“We are very grateful to Tuggar for his support to our community. I am sure the fertilisers he gave us will help a lot of farmers during the upcoming rainy season,” she said.
Youth leader Musa Adamu Udobo urged the minister to curb urban migration by increasing support for farmers.
“Empowerment must reach young farmers to curb urban migration. We are grateful to the minister for his diplomatic efforts to bring sustainable development to our community. He has fulfilled his promise to support us, and we will not forget this massive support,” the youth leader said.
At the event, Tuggar relayed Tinubu’s vow to cushion the impact of economic reforms. “Pain is temporary; progress is permanent. Microcredit schemes and subsidised machinery will soon follow,” he said.
“Food security is national security. Udobo’s revival symbolises our resolve: a Nigeria where no farmer fears progress.”
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that he’s still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Wike’s comment followed his expulsion from the party by the faction led by National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki.
Turaki had formally dispatched expulsion certificates to 11 prominent party chieftains, including Wike, former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Kamarudeen Ajibade, SAN, Abdurahman Muhammad Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.
He said their expulsion was aimed at sanitising the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reacting to the development on Friday, Wike dismissed the claim while assuring that he would continue to work with other party members in making PDP a relevant opposition party.
The minister spoke while addressing journalists after inspecting the Interchange bridge and road linking Gwarinpa with Jahi and direct to Katampe, Gishiri and Maitama.
He said, “Those that are factionalized are bound to leave the party, I’m still in PDP and you can see that not everybody has left.
“We still have good numbers and we will continue to work together and that’s what I have said to the party. Put your house in order because at the end of the day, if you don’t put your house in order, it’s the party that is losing.
“So those who are worried, we can work together to see how the party can remain a relevant opposition.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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