President Bola Tinubu has directed a Federal Executive Council (FEC) committee to work on reducing the high cost of transporting food across Nigeria.

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, revealed this in Abuja on September 10.

He noted that the government’s plan to reduce food prices will focus on ensuring that farm produce and other commodities can move safely and easily through different transport routes in the country.

According to Abdullahi, Tinubu’s directive to lower transport expenses and improve food distribution is part of his wider plan to achieve food security and self-sufficiency in Nigeria.

“In tackling the high cost of moving farm goods, I can confirm that the President has given a clear order.

A committee under FEC is already working on making sure that agricultural produce can pass safely across our major transport routes.

“We all know that food and goods follow specific routes before they reach the market.

If you look at the amount of money spent during transportation, you’ll understand why food prices become very high by the time they get to buyers.

“We are putting in serious effort to address this problem. What I’ve shared is just a small part of what is being done, but it’s important for you to know,” the minister added.