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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), for planning ahead to avert whatever negative consequences may come from the Russia-Ukraine war in terms of food security.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said his Principal spoke on Tuesday at State House, Abuja, during an audience with the AfDB President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, who briefed him on steps being taken by the bank to avert food crisis in Africa, in the foreseeable future.
“Thank you for knowing our weaknesses and our strengths, and for planning and working ahead.
“We are very much aware of the need for food security, and to encourage our local farmers, that was why we closed our borders for about two years to curb smuggling. We made some progress”, he said.
Adesina said the Russia-Ukraine war would create global problems, and particularly for Africa, which imports a huge percentage of its food from the two countries.
“Already, the price of wheat has gone up about 60%. Maize and other grains will also be affected…
