Professor Pat Utomi, an esteemed economist, has identified the root cause of Nigeria's challenges as stemming from issues related to production. He emphasized the importance of devising solutions, particularly in addressing the pressing food crisis. With the imminent onset of the rainy season, Utomi proposed a strategic focus on cultivating crops that can yield harvests within three months or less, particularly in regions conducive to rapid agricultural productivity.
In advocating for proactive measures, Utomi suggested deploying military patrols to safeguard every farm across Nigeria. This preventative approach, he argued, not only ensures the protection of farmers and production facilities but also sets the groundwork for the country to enhance its agricultural output and potentially export higher-value commodities.
Utomi conveyed these insights during an interview with AIT, where he underscored the significance of addressing production challenges as a pivotal step towards economic revitalization and sustainable development in Nigeria.
According to Pat Utomi, ''The Fundamental problem facing Nigeria is a problem of production. How do you deal with that problem of production? One example is solving the food problem. The rains are about to start, there are foods that we can grow and in three months we will have them plenty. We can get parts of the country that have endowment and can produce those foods very quickly. If we can place soldiers around all the farms in Nigeria, one problem will be solved. Then you can convert and add value. Then you can export based on value chain.''
Comments