Senator Adeola Unveils Ambitious Plan To Combat Hunger In 2024 Budget

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, emphasized the significance of the recently passed and signed 2024 annual budget amounting to N28.7 trillion. He highlighted the primary objective of the budget, which is to address the prevalent issues of hunger and poverty in the country……CONTINUE READING

Assuring the Nigerian populace, Senator Adeola urged citizens to maintain confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He disclosed that the legislative body played a crucial role in elevating the budget to its approved figure, citing extraneous salient concerns that needed immediate attention. One of these pressing matters, according to him, was the imperative need to combat hunger in Nigeria.

As the Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Adeola spoke at a New Year Thanksgiving celebration in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government area of Ogun State. He expressed optimism that strategic programs aimed at alleviating poverty, particularly among the less privileged, would be implemented. Senator Adeola commended President Tinubu for aligning with the vision and diligently working towards mitigating the economic challenges faced by Nigerians.

Adeola highlighted the allocation of over N300 billion to the agricultural sector in the N28.7 trillion budget, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to the well-being of Nigerians. He noted that the substantial investment in the agricultural sector was a clear indication of the government’s determination to combat hunger. The senator underscored the importance of concentrating on food production and enhancing food security throughout the year.

“In the signed appropriation bill totaling N28.7 trillion, the agricultural sector alone received over N300 billion. This reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating hunger in the country by significantly boosting efforts in the area of food production. The recently signed appropriation act demonstrates our collective dedication as lawmakers to ensuring food security in Nigeria,” Senator Adeola stated.

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