Human rights lawyer and Convener of Involved Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, on Monday, urged President Bola Tinubu to take away import duties on all imported meals objects into Nigeria.
Adeyanju mentioned the transfer would alleviate the challenges dealing with Nigerians round meals scarcity.
He made the comment whereas commending Tinubu for his latest choice directing the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, to return seized meals objects to their rightful house owners.
In a press release he signed, Adeyanju mentioned such an motion “demonstrates Tinubu’s dedication to tackling starvation and meals insecurity within the nation.”
In response to Adeyanju: “President Tinubu’s directive to the Customs Service displays his responsiveness to the issues and criticisms raised by the general public. The prevailing insecurity attributable to banditry and different legal actions has considerably impacted the agricultural sector.
“Many farmers are unable to go to their farms as a result of worry of assaults, leading to lowered agricultural productiveness and meals shortage.
“The President ought to briefly take away import duties on all imported meals objects. This measure will assist alleviate the present challenges confronted by Nigerians.
“I commend the President’s capability to hearken to critics and reply accordingly, as demonstrated by his latest choices.”
