Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has made clear that flooding and water pollution are hampering food production in Nigeria. He called on the federal government and the United Nations to tackle the menace to ensure food sufficiency in the country.
Oborevwori made the call in his remarks at the 2023 World Fod Day Celebration with the theme: “Water is life, water is food, leave no one behind” held on Monday. The governor stated that the aim of the day was to promote global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger, and to highlight the need to ensure healthy diets for all.
He stated: “It is important to emphasize that water is a driving force for people, economies and nature and the foundation of our food. Data from FAO, further shows that the global food system relies heavily on water resources, with Agriculture consuming 72 percent of the world’s fresh water. In addition, 95 percent of our food is produced on land (soil and water) and 600 million people rely on aquatic food system for livelihood.”
“The increasing stress on our planet’s water resources due to increasing population growth, urbanization, economic development and Climate Change, makes effective water management essential for sustainable food production,” he stated.
Source: vanguardngr.com
