In a determined stride toward national food security, the Nigerian Army has pledged its full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agricultural policy, reinforcing its role in fostering food self-sufficiency. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, made this commitment at the 2024 Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited (NAFARL) training workshop held in Abuja. Themed “Attaining Peace through Food Security: Nigeria Army Farms and Ranches Limited Perspective,” the workshop underscored the Nigerian Army’s dedication to bolstering the nation’s food security through sustainable farming and ranching initiatives.
Addressing attendees on Tuesday, October 22, Gen Lagbaja, represented by Maj Gen Zakari Abubakar, Chief of Transformation and Innovation (COTI), highlighted the Army's alignment with President Tinubu’s vision. He noted that, following the President’s directive, the Armed Forces are actively utilizing their land resources for agricultural development, recognizing this as a crucial step towards reducing the nation's dependency on food imports and enhancing stability.
Lauding NAFARL’s strides, Gen Lagbaja commended the organization’s advancements in research and development, particularly in livestock breeding and refining processes. He emphasized that these efforts are a testament to the Nigerian Army’s commitment to driving food security, not only as a defense organization but also as a proactive participant in Nigeria’s agricultural evolution.
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