The Federal Government is strengthening the connection between national security and food security through the AgriShield Initiative, led by the National Counter Terrorism Centre in the Office of the National Security Adviser, in partnership with TAG International. The Borno State pilot focuses on ensuring that farmers can reach their land, cultivate it, and bring in the harvest without fear. By explaining the protection being provided and bringing community concerns into government planning, AgriShield supports agricultural recovery, safer livelihoods, and a more secure national food supply. AgriShield is a creative campaign under the NCTC strategic communication programme for counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism, with the central message, 'Our Presence is Your Peace,' translating security from operational statistics into everyday outcomes.
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