Despite the farm losses caused by the widespread flood disaster, Nigeria "shall not have a food crisis or famine," Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwumi Adesina, has assured.
The minister, who gave the assurance at the opening ceremony of the national agric show held at National Agricultural Foundation of Nigeria site in Tudunwada, Abuja-Keffi road, said the Federal Government has made adequate preparation not only to help the affected people, but to boost irrigation in the area.
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