The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government is aware of the rising cost of staple foods in the markets.
He spoke at the 2024 annual general meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Niger State chapter.
The event, in Minna on Tuesday, had the theme: “Public Relations in a Challenging Environment: The role of stakeholders and communication in a new Niger agenda.”
Idris, who was represented by Malam Jibrin Ndace, the Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, said practical steps were being taken to ameliorate the situation.
He said President Bola Tinubu had directed the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; Director General of the Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi; and Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to coordinate with state governors to check activities of those hoarding food commodities to ensure price control.
He said: “On behalf of the Federal Government, I applaud the effort of the Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, for his timely decision to halt bulk-buying of food items for hoarding.
“This no doubt helped in the recent reduction of the cost of food items in the state.”
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Idris said the President in the last seven months had been on track fixing the economy, fighting insecurity, attracting foreign direct investment and consolidating Nigeria’s foreign policy ethos on the world stage.
The Minister said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu was and still remained resolute that Nigeria would not fall as a true giant of Africa.
Dr. Babangida Aliyu, former Governor of Niger State, expressed optimism that NIPR was being revived and expressed confidence that the chapter shall become a trail blazer.
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