The minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has restated the federal government’s commitment to fighting fake and corrupt cooperative societies that steal and scam innocent citizens. The minister disclosed this at the flag-off ceremony of the National Intensive Training/Workshop for Trustees, Management Committees and Managers of Cooperative Societies in […]
Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Nigeria's Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, emphasized the federal government's commitment to combating fake and corrupt cooperative societies. Speaking at a training workshop in Kaduna, he outlined plans to reform the Cooperative Act, develop regulatory frameworks, and enhance stakeholder engagement to eliminate fraudulent practices. Highlighting the global impact of cooperatives, he noted that they employ 280 million people worldwide, underscoring their role in sustainable development. President Bola Tinubu's administration prioritizes cooperative reforms to foster economic growth, food security, and poverty reduction. The workshop aims to equip participants with skills to manage cooperatives effectively, aligning with the government's goal to restore public trust and revitalize the sector.
