The Presidency has disclosed that over 10, 000 Agro rangers have been deployed across 19 states and the Federal capital Territory (FCT) in a decisive move to bolster food security and protect agricultural investments.
This initiative, led by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), is part of a broader strategy by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to address the ongoing challenges of food production and inflation in the country.
The deployment, announced by Olusegun Dada, the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, aims to safeguard farmlands and ensure the safety of farmers who have been increasingly targeted by violent attacks.
The Agro Rangers are also tasked with mediating conflicts between farmers and herders and preventing the malicious destruction of farmlands, a growing concern in the Northern region and other parts of the country.
The Tinubu administration’s focus on agriculture as a pillar of national development is further underscored by the anticipated arrival of over 5, 000 sophisticated farming equipment.