Oluremi Tinubu flags off National Community Food Bank, commissions PMB Estate in Ogun

On Tuesday, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, inaugurated the South-West Zonal National Community Food Bank in Ogun State. She urged neighboring state governments to adopt similar programs to combat food insecurity and malnutrition. The program aims to provide vulnerable Nigerians, especially children and pregnant/lactating women, with consistent access to nutritious food.

Tinubu called on South-West governors to partner with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) for the successful implementation of the initiative.

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State highlighted the alignment of the National Community Food Bank Programme with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. He emphasized the importance of transforming policies into tangible improvements in citizens' lives through housing, healthcare, nutrition, social protection, and human capital development. Abiodun further explained that locating food banks near Primary Healthcare Centres would improve accessibility for vulnerable families.

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, stated that the program would create a sustainable link between farmers and consumers. He emphasized that the initiative not only addresses food insecurity but also supports agricultural production through structured procurement and distribution. Kyari reiterated President Tinubu's commitment to food security as a central aspect of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, described the program as a crucial platform for addressing health challenges resulting from food insecurity. He commended the Federal Government for the initiative and urged South-West governors to adopt and expand the program to achieve its goals. Dr. Muyi Aina, the Executive Secretary of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, confirmed that the agency would collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen food production and ensure the availability of nutritious food for Nigerians.