FCTA To Partner Israel On Food Production 

In a bid to promote agriculture and food production in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) the minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike has disclosed intentions to partner with Israeli experts to develop technology-backed farming in the territory.

Wike who disclosed this when the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Michael Freeman paid him a courtesy visit yesterday in Abuja, said that such collaboration was needed to create massive employment for the youths as well as address food insecurity. 

The minister also stated that the administration has initiated plans to develop a technology village and would welcome collaboration with credible individuals and organisations.

He informed the ambassador that the administration’s efforts towards improving revenue generation were responsible for the recent directive on the payment of ground rent and that the policy was not meant to embarrass any person or organisation.

Earlier in his remarks, Ambassador Michael Freeman said if his country’s initiative is accepted, notable Israeli experts would come in to help in many ways.

Freeman also disclosed that Israelis were prepared to establish a digital centre in the capital, where youths and other interested people can acquire relevant technological skills for the digital economy.