Embassies of India across more than 140 countries will be participating in celebration of IYM during 2023 by conducting side events on IYM involving the Indian Diaspora through exhibition, seminars, talks, panel discussions along with the participation of local chambers, food bloggers, importers of food items and local restaurants, etc.
The High Commission of India, Abuja in Nigeria celebrated Millets Food Festival & Cooking Competition at the Chancery premises in presence of the members of Indian community, Nigerian dignitaries, and the media.
The event was organized in partnership with the high-Level Indian Delegation led by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Abhilaksh Likhi, who was in Abuja to participate in the event.
Likhi said the “Millet Event” in Nigeria could become a launching pad for promotion and production of environment friendly, healthy “nutri-cereals” in the true spirit of South-South Cooperation on Millets.
Several restaurants put up their stalls and served Millet Food to the participants; Several exhibitions from IITA, ICRISAT, Niger State, Farmers Association of Nigeria and Nigerian Export Promotion Council also participated in the event.
Spouses of the Ambassadors of South Korea, Indonesia, Czech Republic, IITA Nutrition Expert and Chef of Johnwood Hotel were the jury of the competition
The High Commission of India in Abuja organized this event in collaboration with the Niger State as a part of Nigeria Millet Initiative. Dr Yahaya Abubaker, Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Nigeria Millet Initiatives, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, Secretary to the Government of Niger State, Abubakar G. Abdullahi, Director Federal Department of Agriculture, Nigeria, Several Ambassadors, traditional rulers participated in the event.
In his brief remarks High Commissioner mentioned that, the United Nations General Assembly had declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets and this was proposed by India and supported by over 70 nations. The International Year of Millets stands to provide a unique opportunity to increase global production, ensure efficient processing and consumption, promote a better utilization of crop rotations, and encourage better connectivity throughout food systems to promote millets as a key component of the food basket.
Embassies of India across more than 140 countries will be participating in celebration of IYM during 2023 by conducting side events on IYM involving the Indian Diaspora through exhibition, seminars, talks, panel discussions along with the participation of local chambers, food bloggers, importers of food items and local restaurants, etc.
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