The Federal Government has rolled out new plans aimed at reducing the high cost of food across the country. This move comes as millions of Nigerians continue to complain about the sharp rise in food prices that has made even basic meals difficult for many families to afford.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) committee to urgently come up with solutions that will bring down food prices. The President said he wants practical actions, not just promises, that will make food more affordable in markets nationwide.
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, revealed the new directive during a capacity-building workshop for Senate correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday. He stressed that the government is committed to making sure the effects of the high cost of living are reduced as quickly as possible.
According to the minister, one of the key measures is the creation of a “safe passage” for the movement of farm produce and food items across major routes. This will help reduce the logistics and transport costs that currently make food prices higher. He explained that insecurity on highways and the rising cost of fuel have made it extremely expensive to move food from farms to markets.
Nigeria has been grappling with food insecurity since the removal of fuel subsidy in 2023, which caused transportation costs to soar. In addition, frequent attacks on highways have disrupted the smooth movement of goods. Many households continue to struggle as their incomes cannot keep up with the fast-rising cost of basic food items like rice, maize, yam, and beans.
Senator Abdullahi said the latest steps are part of President Tinubu’s food sovereignty agenda. The goal, he noted, is not just to produce enough food for the population but to ensure that every Nigerian can access affordable, nutritious meals without struggling financially.
To achieve this, the government is preparing to launch a Farmer Soil Health Scheme to improve soil quality and increase food production. Alongside this, a revamped cooperative reform initiative will be introduced to mobilise resources, empower rural farmers, and strengthen farming communities.
The minister further explained that President Tinubu has shown great interest in the cooperative sector as a tool for boosting economic activity, creating jobs, and improving livelihoods, especially in rural areas where poverty levels remain high.
At the event, other key figures such as Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Media Committee, Senator Ita Solomon Enang, a former presidential aide, and Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of NILDS, were also present. Their presence highlighted the importance government is placing on solving the food crisis.
For millions of Nigerians, however, the biggest question remains whether these new promises will truly bring relief at the markets. Many citizens are watching closely to see if prices will finally come down and if food will become affordable again for ordinary families.
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