AREGBESOLA CALLS FOR BAN ON EXPORT OF PRIMARY FARM PRODUCE
The governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola, has called for a ban on the export of primary farm produce as a way to ensure food sufficiency in the country. Aregbesola who made the call in Osogbo in a statement issued by his media aide, Semiu Okanlawon, stated that the ban would facilitate the value chain of the nation’s agricultural industry. The governor cited that it is very necessary to provide enough for local consumption before exporting the produce. The governor also impelled government at all levels to wrk out measures that would make agriculture attractive to the younger generation. Mr Aregbesola noted that this would be a potent option towards diversification of the economy, adding that Nigeria is yet to show serious efforts towards making farming a viable venture. “We should stop exporting primary produce and start adding value. The value of a kilogramme of exported cocoa beans increases 5,000 percent by the time it comes back as chocolate,” he said. Aregbes