President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all food related matters, affordability and availability of water as well as all essential livelihood items be included in the jurisdiction of the National Security Council.
He also declared a state of emergency on food security.
Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake told State House Correspondents on Thursday that the move was in line with the President’s determination to ensure Nigerians particularly the most vulnerable get government’s support.
According to Alake, the President is aware of the rising cost of goods and services and is taking steps to ameliorate the sufferings of the citizens.
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