By Okechukwu Onuegbu
A Joint Technical Task Team (JTTT) has been inaugurated in Anambra state to assist in the free movement of food and farming inputs into the state especially in this period of COVID-19 pandemic.
JTTT, comprises of Anambra state Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Army, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and All Farmers' Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Anambra state chapter, National Association of Transport Owners (NATO); and National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW),Anambra state.
Led by the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. John Bassey Abang as the chairman and Mr Arthur Mbuba, State Director of Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as Secretary General, JTTT was charged with the responsibility to collaborate relevant Agencies in the State and Local Government Areas to develop window that will facilitate the free and unhindered movement of food,livestock and agricultural inputs without compromising the security and health of the State and Nation.
Among other functions of the taskforce is to ensure adequate information clarifying the controlled movement of the essential food commodities were made known specifically to food transporters and security personnel.
Addressing members of the team, its Chairman, Mr John Abang reminded them that their assignment was critical and crucial throughout period of CoVID-19 when food availability, food security and food stability is paramount, hence need to show high level of commitment, diligence and resilience in the discharge of this onerous task.
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