Nigeria: Food Crisis - House Summons Agric Minister

17 April 2008

Abuja — The House of Representatives yesterday resolved to summon the Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources, Dr Sayyad Abba Ruma, to find out the long and short term plans being put in place by the Federal Government to tackle the imminent food crisis.

Also yesterday, the United States promised to assist Nigeria's bid to ensure food security especially in the area of rice production.

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