Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has on Monday inaugurated the Strategic Grains Reserve Committee as part of his administration’s efforts to combat food insecurity and address the soaring prices of grains.
According to a statement by Lawal Muazu Bauchi, New Media Aide to Bauchi Governor, this strategic initiative is aimed at providing relief to citizens struggling with high food costs and ensuring a steady food supply amid unpredictable weather patterns.
In his address during the inauguration, Governor Bala emphasized his commitment to addressing the challenges of hunger and food insecurity in Bauchi State, saying that his administration will not fold its arms and watch while people helplessly languish in mortal hunger.
He highlighted that the government is taking immediate steps to make food items, especially grains, more affordable for the general public.
Mohammed explained that the newly formed committee has a dual mandate: to purchase and store a percentage of grains from farmers, thereby ensuring a steady supply, and to maintain transparency by accounting for all proceeds from the reserve before making further purchases.
This effort, Mohammed has said, aims to stabilize grain prices and reduce the impact of unpredictable food supplies on vulnerable communities.
Members of the Strategic Grains Reserve Committee are:
1. Hon. Hamza Koshe Akuyam – Chairman
2. Hon. Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs- Member
3. Hon. Commissioner of Finance- Member
4. General Manager, BASAAC- Member
5. MD, Bauchi Investment Corporation- Member
6. Chief Security Officer, Governor’s Office- Member
7. Sarkin Darazo- Member
8. Sarkin Gamawa- Member
9. Wamban Bauchi- Member
10. Representative of PDP- Member
11. Director General, SEMA- Member
12. Representative of Police, NSCDC- Member
13. Ministry of Agriculture- Secretary
The committee’s formation aligns with the Bauchi State government’s broader mission to mitigate food shortages and support the agricultural sector. The governor also urged the committee to operate transparently and fulfill its mandate with accountability and diligence.
