Agricultural revolution will curb insecurity, reduce poverty in Nigeria: Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has identified the agricultural revolution as a panacea to insecurity and poverty in the country.

Mr Shettima stated this while delivering a lecture on “Addressing Nigeria’s Food Security Challenge Through Hi-Tech Approach: The Role of Nigerian Universities” at the 13th convocation lecture of the Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara.

He said a revolution could be achieved by deploying technology to actualise food security for the country’s growing population.

Mr Shettima underscored the role of education and training of the country’s population to take full advantage of the growing influence of technology in all aspects of human existence.

“Nigeria’s future can be secured by agricultural revolution through imaginative and bold leadership, a secure and peaceful environment, and a sound education system that does not reduce the limit of the citizens to only the sky.

“The final issue involves the choices Nigerians have to make regarding our…