House Passes Bill to Enhance Nigeria's Food Security

On Thursday, the House of Representatives moved to strengthen Nigeria's food security by passing a bill during its second reading. The bill, sponsored by Chike Okafor, aims to implement effective measures to enhance food security in the country.

Okafor expressed hope for the successful implementation of the legislation, while also voicing concerns about the worsening security situation in Nigeria and its impact on citizens. The bill is designed to ensure that it does not impose a financial burden on the federal government, as it will be self-funded and will not rely on government resources.

The legislation is intended to complement the House's efforts to address the food security challenges facing the country, with assurances from the chair of the committee on nutrition and food security that it will not place additional financial strain on either the federal or sub-national government levels.