Kashim Shettima Calls for Agriculture Reintroduction in Nigerian Schools for Food Security

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, emphasized the importance of reintroducing agriculture in Nigerian schools during a meeting in Abuja. He highlighted the need to instill agricultural knowledge in students to shape their mindset towards food production and land use.

Shettima criticized the perception of farming as a low-status occupation and called for a shift in societal attitudes towards agriculture. He urged leaders and institutions to prioritize agriculture for national development and emphasized the role of the military and other agencies in sustaining agricultural initiatives.