In recent years, food security in Nigeria has been threatened by incessant farmers-herders conflict, fueled by climate change. A key feature of this conflict is the targeted attack on farmers and their farmlands. According to the African Development Bank, Nigeria women contribute 70 percent of the total agricultural workforce in Nigeria. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) puts the percentage of women smallholder farmers at 37 percent.
Oyebanji hails Alebiosu s appointment as First Bank acting MD/CEO – Blueprint Newspapers Limited blueprint.ng - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from blueprint.ng Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Alebiosu who was until the appointment, the Executive Director, Chief Risk Officer and Executive Compliance Officer of the Bank takes over from Dr Adesola Adeduntan.