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Mrs. Folashade Ayeni, a prominent agripreneur in Nigeria, is focused on enhancing food security, empowering farmers, and revitalizing the country's oil palm industry. She operates a 50-hectare farm in Kakun, Kogi State, and advocates for sustainable agricultural practices.

Obi has expressed concerns regarding a warning from the United Nations about a food crisis in Northern Nigeria. He urged both the federal and state governments to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and to support smallholder farmers by providing them with accessible resources.

Akwa Ibom State governor Umo Eno has announced plans to create large-scale model farms in the state's three senatorial districts. This initiative aims to enhance food production, improve food security, and promote agritourism. Additionally, the management of the Ibom Model Farm in Uyo Senatorial District has been reassigned as part of this effort.

In an interview with Tribune Online, Oladapo Kehinde Toheeb, Chief Executive Officer of Kehtol Global Investment Company Limited, discussed the company's operations since its founding in 2018. Speaking with Aderonke Adesanya, he addressed the firm's role in Nigeria's agricultural and commodity-trading sector, its work with smallholder farmers, and challenges facing producers. According to Toheeb, Nigeria requires stronger investment in agricultural processing, alongside issues around commodity exports and local processing capacity.

Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party's figure ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, has promised that staple food will be abundant and affordable if he wins the presidency. According to Channels Television, he said Nigerians would gain access to affordable food under programmes outlined in the SDP manifesto. The pledge addresses widespread concern over rising food prices and cost-of-living pressures in the country. His comments were made in a video published by the broadcaster.