Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has announced plans by his administration to cultivate 150,000 hectares of wheat next farming season. The governor, who spoke in Dutse, the state capital, on Wednesday, when he received the Africa Development Bank delegation, disclosed plans to expand the programme to other crops in 2025. The Federal Government had allocated 40,000 hectares of land for wheat farming to Jigawa State under the initiative to enhance food security in Nigeria where over 10,000 farmers are supported with agricultural inputs for effective farming. Fregnen said the National Agricultural Development Scheme will be supported in the areas of irrigated land, farmers’ financing and the provision of opportunities for the young people for the development of the region. Other key stakeholders appreciated the support and commitments of the Jigawa State Government and assured a willingness to maintain the cordial relationship between the two parties.

Source: Punch February 07, 2024 23:32 UTC