North East Governors' Forum Warns of Impending Food Crises Due to High Agricultural Input Costs

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The North East Governors' Forum (NEGF) has expressed concern over the high cost of agricultural inputs in the subregion, which it warns could have dire consequences on farm outputs in the upcoming farming season. The forum, which comprises the governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States, has called on both federal and state governments to take proactive measures to prevent a looming food crisis. NEGF has also highlighted the need for robust preparations for dry season farming and increased subsidies for farmers to mitigate the effects of the high input costs.

Key Takeaways:

  • NEGF has decried the high cost of agricultural inputs in the north-east subregion, which could lead to negative consequences on farm outputs in the next farming season.
  • The forum has called on both federal and state governments to provide subsidies to farmers and make preparations for dry season farming to prevent an impending food crisis.
  • NEGF has acknowledged the success in the onslaught against insurgency in the north-east but regrets the region's challenges in humanitarian and infrastructural development.
  • The forum has emphasized the need for proactive measures to confront the impending flood disaster in the subregion, with a focus on sensitizing settlers along flood plains and reconstructing damaged infrastructure.
  • NEGF has called for support from the Federal Government and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to aid in the reconstruction efforts.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistics are mentioned in the provided text regarding the cost of agricultural inputs or the impact of the high input costs on farm outputs.
  • NEGF has called for increased subsidies for farmers, but no specific figures are mentioned.

Sources:

  • NEGF communique of the 12th meeting held in Jalingo, Taraba State capital (no specific date provided)
  • Statement attributed to Zulum, the governor of Borno State and Chairman of the forum, no specific date provided