Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi on Tuesday entrusted leaders of the 6 geopolitical zones to increase the battle against insecurity in food production.

Umahi, who is the chairman Southeast governors online forum gave the charge in a statement signed and made available to reporters by his Media and Publicity Secretary, Mr Francis Nwaze in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital.

The Presidential aspirant said the country will be more peaceful, progressive and united if leaders prioritize food programs, simply as President Muhammadu Buhari did, particularly, Agricultural interventions, which, according to him, has actually brought back the nation’s dignity as a food center of the world.

The declaration checked out in part: “The food program is also a programme for the oneness of this nation, a program for the unity and cohesion of this nation. The movement of food throughout the various Local Government Areas entails the movement of individuals from one region to another.

“So, it creates higher consistency and greater peace and understanding and through this movement, marital relationships are made, relationships are made and so forth,” he stated.