Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- The Niger State Government is continuing discussions with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to establish a partnership that will enable safe and efficient transportation of food items across Nigeria by rail.

A meeting was held between the Governor of Niger State and the Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, at the Palace of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, in Lagos on Saturday.

The Governor highlighted Niger State's alignment with the Federal Government's Food Security Initiative, noting that the partnership with NRC would address the logistical challenges associated with post-harvest losses.

He expressed optimism that this collaboration would improve the transportation of agricultural produce and...