Overview

The document is a Nigerian decree (Decree No. 4 of 1987) establishing the Directorate of Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructures. It outlines the legal framework for the directorate's creation, governance, functions, and operational procedures. The directorate is established to coordinate and implement rural development initiatives focusing on food production, rural roads, water supply, and storage. It will have a national board and state-level formations. Key functions include mobilizing rural communities, identifying high-production areas for food and fiber, constructing feeder roads, providing rural water supply, and promoting on-farm storage. The directorate is to liaise with various government bodies and private organizations. The decree also covers the appointment of officers, funding, quarterly reporting, and procedures.

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