By Francesca Hangeior
Senator Babangida Hussaini, representing Jigawa North West Senatorial District, has voiced concern over the rising cost of food items at the start of the harvest season.
Senator Hussaini, who also chairs the Senate Committee on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), urged the federal government and other relevant authorities to address the issue urgently.
In a statement, Senator Hussaini, also known as the Walin Kazaure, highlighted that insecurity in food-producing states is a major factor behind the escalating prices. He called on the government to address these security challenges to prevent further strain on the food supply.
“It is most unfortunate that insecurity, banditry, and other criminal activities in food-producing regions have significantly contributed to rising food prices and overall food insecurity in the nation,” Hussaini stated. “This trend poses a serious threat to our national food security and stability.”
The senator expressed concern over the economic impact on rural communities in the northern states and other parts of Nigeria. “The rising cost of basic food items is alarming, especially as we enter the harvest season when food crops should typically be more affordable,” he noted.
Senator Hussaini appealed to federal, state, and local governments, along with relevant stakeholders, to take immediate action to address the situation. “Strategic interventions are needed to mitigate this growing crisis and protect the nation’s food security,” he urged.
He also called on Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at driving sustainable economic growth and long-term prosperity for the country.