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The former military dictator-turned democrat is the chairman of the SDG program on zero hunger in Nigeria where he is now leading the campaign against hunger across select states in the country.
" We have a lot of agricultural policies but have been neglected".
He added that Nigeria has what it takes to end hunger in the country and if the government would implement its agricultural policies, Nigeria would be one of the greatest countries of the world. "Agriculture transformation is a struggle that we must fight and we must win that war to end insurgency", he said.
Speaking in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, during a meeting of the Zero Hunger Forum, a social development goal program of both the Nigerian government and global development partners, Obasanjo said most of those involved with the Boko Haram sect, are doing so due to lack of food and jobs.
The the Zero Hunger Forum is a social development goal program of both the Nigerian government and global development partners aimed at eradicating hunger across the country and the globe.
Aisha Wakil, better known as "Mama Boko Haram", says Boko Haram members yearn to quit their insurgent activities.
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He said the two day meeting would provide opportunity for participants to also see the efforts being made by the Borno State Government in the area of food production.
"It has food security and food nutrition aspects and I hope by the time we sit down and share our experiences, knowledge, ideas and successes of our respective pilot states as you will be telling us what you have done and how as well as what you have achieved". He was received by the governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, at the Maiduguri International Airport. President Buhari who also launched the Plateau State Roadmap to Peace, congratulated the Governor for uniting the people of the state. "The only thing now is how do we make use of the equipment for maximum production". He pointed out that hunger, poverty and social challenges were responsible for the unrest in the zone.
He, however, lamented that before the insurgency, Borno was one of the major producers of food, livestock and fishery products.
" I thank you the Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima for boldly and confidently hosting this meeting in Maiduguri".
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