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Audu Ogbeh Explains Role Of Task Force On Food Prices

David Folami — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 14:07:07 +0000

The Federal Government has said that the inter-ministerial task force set up to address causes for the continuous increase in food prices was not meant to discourage farmers in the country. Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development told newsmen in Abuja on Saturday that it was aimed at balancing and equalising [...]

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FG Set To Celebrate Farmers

David Folami — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:01:39 +0000

The Federal Government says it is planning a celebration of farmers in the country for their enormous contributions to the economy. Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, disclosed the plan when speaking to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. Ogbeh said the celebration, which would be the first of its kind, would [...]

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Audu Ogbe Blames Insecurity For Hike In Fertiliser Price

David Folami — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:10:39 +0000

The Federal Government says the current hike in price of fertiliser is as a result of security concerns as criminal elements are using its components to make bombs and other explosives. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a Special Town Hall Meeting for Youths organised [...]

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