FG advises farmers on early warning signals against rainfall, flood

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The Federal Government has urged stakeholders in the agricultural sector, including farmers, to take early warning signals on rainfall and flood predictions to mitigate losses.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, gave the advice while delivering a convocation lecture for the 42 Convocation and Diamond Jubilee Ceremony at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) on Saturday in Zaria.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecture was themed: “The impact of natural disasters on food security and agricultural development in Nigeria.”

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Mustapha enjoined farmers to listen to and respect weather forecasts from the meteorological unit to prevent disasters and avoid losses.

He said the theme had underscored the fact that ABU remained committed to the pursuit of knowledge in prescribing solutions to issues as they evolved for the benefit of society.

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