Federal Government Launches AgriShield to Aid Borno Farmers
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to assist communities and farmers impacted by insecurity via the AgriShield campaign. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC-ONSA), announced this initiative during an Inter-agency Stakeholders Coordination Roundtable in Abuja.
Represented by Commodore Rafiu Tai Oladejo, the campaign, organized with Tag International, aims to bolster public confidence, ensure safe access to livelihoods, and enhance food security, starting with a pilot phase in Borno State. Laka emphasized the resilience of Borno's people amid years of terrorism and violent extremism.
He stated that the campaign's purpose is to provide clear and credible communication to support returning farmers. The initiative will involve collaboration with the Network of Civil Society Organisations Borno State to address community concerns and counter misinformation.
Dr. Chido Onumah, special adviser on strategic communication to the NSA, highlighted the importance of livelihoods as a national security issue.
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