The Acting Controller of the Federal Operation Unit, FOU, Zone ‘D’, Joseph Adelaja, issued an appeal on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Barkido Aliyu-Mustapha in Yola. Adelaja highlighted that the surge in food prices is a direct result of the illicit hoarding and exportation of food commodities.
“As part of the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC’s) policy emphasis on consolidation, collaboration, and innovation, we are here to seek fatherly support and wise counsel, particularly on the challenges facing the country in terms of food insecurity,” he stated.
Recognizing that national and food security is the responsibility of every patriotic Nigerian, Adelaja urged the support of all stakeholders and the general public to combat the menace. He emphasized the importance of collective efforts to overcome the challenges posed by food insecurity.
Furthermore, Adelaja pointed out that the illegal exportation of petroleum products exacerbates hardship for citizens, underscoring the necessity for collaborative endeavors to address this issue. He emphasized the critical nature of the current period in the nation’s history and stressed the importance of supporting the government’s efforts to safeguard national interests.