Nigerian govt seeks Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s support to tackle poverty, hunger

Vice President Kashim Shettima has identified education and skills development as panacea for poverty and hunger in Nigeria.

He stated this Wednesday during a meeting with a delegation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation led by the President of its Global Growth & Opportunity Division, Rodger Voorhies, at the Presidential Villa.

Mr Shettima underscored the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity and the urgent need to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices to ensure food security for Nigeria’s growing population.