Food Security: FG Urges Nigerians to Embrace Local Foods The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to embrace local foods and cuisines to prevent them from going into extinction. Mohammed, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Ifeoma Anyanwutaku, made the plea in Abuja at the
Food Security: FG Urges Nigerians to Embrace Local Foods
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to embrace local foods and cuisines to prevent them from going into extinction.
Mohammed, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Ifeoma Anyanwutaku, made the plea in Abuja at the second edition of the 2022 World Gastronomy Day.
The minister said consumption of local foods would influence responsible production and consumption while alleviating poverty.
The minister commended Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, the Director General of National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), and his team for improving the standard of the event.
He expressed confidence that the event would get better with each edition.
Also speaking at the event, Nora Dadut, Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, urged Nigerians to always showcase and protect Nigerian cuisines.
