Minister of Agricultural Development Moussa Labo of Niger

Moussa Labo, Agriculture Minister, NigerBut Niger's Agriculture Minister Moussa Labo says his government has been asking for assistance for months.

But Niger's Agriculture Minister Moussa Labo says his government has been asking for assistance for months.

Labo described his talks with Iranian officials as constructive and urged Tehran to share its technical experiences with Niamey.

At the end of 2005, rural development minister Moussa Labo said nearly two million people would be hit by food shortages in 2006.