The Convention of Civil Society for Transparency and Accountability (COCTA), an umbrella physique of over CSO’,s has counseled the Minister of Agriculture and Meals Safety, Senator Abubakar Kyari, for his dedication to transparency and accountability in revolutionizing farming practices in Nigeria.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
In a communiqué issued on the finish of an emergency assembly on Tuesday in Abuja, COCTA praised the Ministry’s initiatives aimed toward making certain meals sufficiency, empowering stakeholders and creating employment alternatives for teens within the agricultural sector.
The communiqué, signed by Nationwide Coordinator Comrade Olumuyiwa Onlede and Haruna Abdulsalam, Director of Communication & Advocacy, acknowledged the Minister’s efforts to advertise transparency and accountability within the agricultural sector.
A current fact-finding mission by COCTA uncovered a number of notable packages, together with the strategic acquisition of over 2000 tractors for mechanized farming. This transfer is poised to rework farming practices nationwide.
Minister Kyari has launched a paradigm shift within the sector’s strategy, drawing classes from previous experiences and failures of earlier initiatives just like the Anchor Debtors’ Scheme.
The Minister has prioritized a data-driven technique to make sure transparency and accountability.
COCTA has introduced plans to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Meals Safety, leveraging their collective experience to advertise transparency, accountability, and progress within the agricultural sector.
This partnership goals to drive constructive change within the agricultural sector, making certain that initiatives are efficient, environment friendly, and useful to all stakeholders.
By working collectively, COCTA and the Ministry can:
The strategic partnership additionally goals to advertise transparency, accountability, and inclusivity within the Ministry’s endeavors, making certain that farmers and stakeholders profit from initiatives.
COCTA will function watchdogs, monitoring the Ministry’s actions to stop corruption and guarantee transparency.
As advocates, they’ll promote the pursuits of farmers and stakeholders, making certain their voices are heard in decision-making processes.
As companions, they’ll assist environment friendly and inclusive decision-making, leveraging their experience to drive progress.
The proposed partnership additionally seeks to construct a extra resilient, sustainable, and equitable agricultural ecosystem, empowering farmers, securing meals provide, and spurring financial progress nationwide.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE