Nigeria’s minister of industry, trade and investment Doris Uzoka-Anite has pledged the country’s commitment to bridging food security gaps through partnerships with Arab countries.
She represented Nigeria at the AATB Programme Plenary Session on “Bridging Food Security Gap: Collaborative Strategies for Arab and African Nations” at the Tunisia-Africa Business Meetings in Tunis.
“Climate change has severely impacted food security in Arab nations, but Nigeria stands ready to help,” she said in a post on Instagram.
“Our solution lies in partnerships, regional cooperation, and international collaborations, particularly in fostering African-Arab partnerships.
“While climate change has affected arable land in Arab countries, Nigeria boasts over 80 million hectares of fertile soil capable of supporting diverse crops.
“Our rich agricultural potential positions us as a key player in addressing regional food security challenges.
“With the right investments and partnerships, we can diversify our agricultural output and develop the necessary infrastructure for sustainable development. Nigeria is open for collaboration, offering our natural resources and agricultural expertise to create mutually beneficial solutions for food security across Africa and the Arab world.”
She said the country could turn challenges into opportunities and build a more food-secure future for all regions.
The minister also took part in the Global Energy Transition Congress, where she called for greater international collaboration around natural gas and liquefied natural gas, considered pivotal in energy transition.
She told the panel: “It has become a priority to invest in gas as a transitional energy resource. We believe this will be a massive catalyst for the boost of economic development across this region.”