Och’Idoma calls for stronger action against hunger and malnutrition in Benue

At the opening of the MATAN Food Bank Foundation’s office in Makurdi, Och’Idoma HRM Agaba’Idu Elaigwu Odogbo John urged the foundation to turn its 21-Pillar Initiative into practical, measurable projects addressing hunger, food insecurity and poverty. He called for priorities including support for small-scale farmers, community food banks, food processing and preservation, agricultural funding, youth employment and women’s economic empowerment. The monarch said investment, modern farming methods and better market access could help Benue turn its agricultural resources into economic prosperity. He urged the foundation to work with traditional rulers and community leaders to mobilise residents and carry out its programmes.