In a bold move to address the rising challenge of food insecurity and soaring grain prices, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has inaugurated a new Strategic Grains Reserve Committee.
This initiative is a significant step by the administration to provide relief to citizens grappling with high food costs, while ensuring a stable food supply amid unpredictable weather patterns affecting agriculture.
During the inauguration ceremony, Governor Mohammed reaffirmed his commitment to tackling hunger across Bauchi State. “We cannot sit by while people struggle to afford basic food items,” he stated.
“Our administration is taking immediate action to make essential grains more affordable for the general public.”
The Strategic Grains Reserve Committee will operate with a dual focus. First, it will purchase and store a portion of grains from local farmers, creating a backup supply of essential food items. Second, the committee is tasked with maintaining transparency in the distribution and sale of these reserves, ensuring that proceeds are accounted for before any additional purchases are made.
These efforts aim to stabilize prices, making grain more accessible for all residents.
The committee includes key figures from various sectors within the state, reinforcing a community-wide approach to food security. The appointed members are:
- Hon. Hamza Koshe Akuyam – Chairman
- Hon. Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs – Member
- Hon. Commissioner of Finance – Member
- General Manager, BASAAC – Member
- Managing Director, Bauchi Investment Corporation – Member
- Chief Security Officer, Governor’s Office – Member
- Sarkin Darazo – Member
- Sarkin Gamawa – Member
- Wamban Bauchi – Member
- Representative of PDP – Member
- Director General, SEMA – Member
- Representatives of Police, NSCDC – Member
- Ministry of Agriculture – Secretary
In his closing remarks, Governor Mohammed called on the committee to operate with utmost integrity and transparency, emphasizing the administration’s dedication to addressing food insecurity through effective and accountable governance.
This initiative aligns with the state government’s broader mission to support the agricultural sector and ensure food affordability for all, particularly the vulnerable communities across Bauchi.
As the committee begins its work, residents are hopeful that this proactive measure will make essential food items more affordable and accessible.
