Nigerians have been assured that efforts are underway to address food shortages and inflation as the Federal government has initiated measures to improve road networks, enhancing the transportation of goods and commodities across the country.
The Chairman, House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, Aderemi Oseni revealed this during his visit to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo state.
Nigeria’s food inflation rate has reached a staggering 37.77% as of September 2024, representing a significant increase from the previous year
This surge is attributed to various factors, including currency depreciation, rising imported food inflation, and domestic pressures such as insecurity, low agricultural production, and high input costs.
In view of this, Lawmaker representing Ibarapa East and Ido Federal Constituency has voiced concerns about the challenges farmers and traders face in transporting goods and services across Nigeria due to bad road networks.
The lawmaker’s visit to Ibadan was a courtesy call to the All Progressives Congress leadership in Oyo State, prompted by the recent passing of the party’s chairman, Isaac Omodewu and to address unity concerns within the party.
The lawmaker’s visit to Ibadan underscores the importance of unity and cohesion within the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State.
