In a bold step toward fostering peace and enhancing agricultural productivity, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has commissioned an additional 150 Agro-Rangers to provide dedicated security for farmers and their produce across the state.
The initiative is a strategic intervention aimed at ensuring food security and ultimately achieving food sovereignty in Nigeria.
Governor Mutfwang made this known during the Passing-Out Parade (POP) of the Agro-Rangers trainees at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command and Staff College, Naton-Fursa, Jos East Local Government Area.
Reiterating his administration’s unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and inclusive development, the Governor stated.
“Nigerian farms are national assets that must be protected. Also, the journey of farmers to and from the farms must be safe and secured if we are to guarantee food security for our nation.”
Governor Mutfwang thanked the Almighty God for the occasion and acknowledged the significance of the event in the ongoing efforts to strengthen security and peace across Plateau State.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support and to the nation’s security chiefs for their collaborative efforts in addressing the security challenges confronting the state.
He specifically commended the NSCDC for its innovative Agro-Rangers initiative, describing it as a laudable strategy that complements the efforts of conventional security agencies in safeguarding rural communities and farmlands.
“While our security forces continue to uphold the sovereignty and internal stability of the country, the Agro-Rangers initiative by the NSCDC is a timely and commendable response to the unique security needs of our agrarian communities,” the Governor noted.
He emphasized that rural insecurity undermines nation
