Northern Dry Spell

The government is stepping up efforts to prevent an impending food insecurity crisis caused by the ongoing dry spell in the Northern and Middle Belts. In response, the government has mobilized funds, temporarily banned grain exports, and prioritized grain imports. Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam announced that the government has secured a $1 million insurance policy to safeguard smallholder farmers in the northern region against future droughts. The policy guarantees a $5 million payout in the event of a drought. “The government has purchased an insurance policy against future droughts in the northern region. We are paying a premium…