The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to local economic development and agricultural resilience.
The minister spoke during his visit to Kebbi State on the efforts by the Bola Tinubu administration to reinforce economic partnerships and tackle the challenges posed by natural disasters, including floods.
A statement by the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, said Edun’s visit was meant to address the significant impact of flooding on agricultural productivity.
The minister restated President Tinubu’s unwavering dedication to fortifying local economies and addressing the pressing issues caused by natural disasters.
He emphasised the proactive measures the Federal Government had taken, especially those facilitated through the National Economic Council (NEC) and supported by Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris.
The measures, Edun said, included the allocation of N3 billion each to the 36 states of the federation …