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The Federal Government has assured farmers and investors on implementation of Fertilizer Quality Control Act 2019 to boost food production.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ernest Umakhihe, gave the assurance at the Training of Inspectors and Laboratory Technicians/Technologists on Implementation of the National Fertilizer Quality Control Act 2019 held in Abuja.
Umakhihe disclosed that the Fertilizer Inspectorate was conceptualized to give the Farm Input Support Services which is critical to the successful implementation of the National Fertilizer Quality Control Act 2019.
He maintained that the agricultural sector is one of the key drivers of the economy, and a strong and vibrant agricultural sector is needed to ensure job creation, wealth augmentation, and the production of adequate food.
