Customs Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Help To Address Food Insecurity

Customs Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Help To Address Food Insecurity

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appealed to traditional rulers to assist in regulating food prices across the nation amid rising concerns about food insecurity…..READ ALSO Customs Foils Attempt To Smuggle 400 Bags Of Beans Out Of Nigeria

Joseph Adelaja, the Acting Controller of the Federal Operation Unit, FOU, Zone ‘D’, made this appeal during a courtesy visit to the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Barkido Aliyu-Mustapha in Yola on Thursday.

Adelaja highlighted that the surge in food prices was attributed to the illicit hoarding and exportation of food commodities, which have significantly impacted food security in the country.

“As part of the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC’s) policy thrust on consolidation, collaboration, and innovation, we are here to seek fatherly support and wise counsel particularly on the challenges facing the country in terms of food insecurity,” he stated.

He emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders and the public to address the prevailing challenges and ensure national and food security.

Adelaja also noted that the illegal exportation of petroleum products has exacerbated hardships for citizens, underscoring the necessity for concerted efforts to combat this menace.

“This is a critical period of our national life, and all hands must be on deck to support the government because we cannot afford to get it wrong at this point in time of our national history,” he added.