In a move to overcome the anticipated famine this month, the Federal Government has warned those hoarding grains with the hope of selling them for high profit margin to dispose them to the end users, saying it is not ready to purchase grains from any unscrupulous hoarders.
Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, who made the disclosure in Abuja, at the weekend, regretted that many of them hoard the grains in conditions that would affect their quality and lead to eventual loss of both the grains and the much desired profit.
He said the government, in its resolve to ensure food security and self-sufficiency, put several measures in place which has translated to enhanced increase in food production, especially grains.
Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, who made the disclosure in Abuja, at the weekend, regretted that many of them hoard the grains in conditions that would affect their quality and lead to eventual loss of both the grains and the much desired profit.
He said the government, in its resolve to ensure food security and self-sufficiency, put several measures in place which has translated to enhanced increase in food production, especially grains.
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