Mr Danjuma Saleh, Chairman NLC Bauchi Council, made the call during commemoration of 2021 International Workers’ Day on Saturday in Bauchi. He said about 85% of the population of the state was engaged in farming activities to boost their incomes and the economy of the state. x“It is therefore pertinent to appeal to the governor of Bauchi State to guarantee and support workers to benefit from agricultural loans for the purchase of agricultural inputs and equipment to boost agriculture in the state. “We appreciate the governor for the recent empowerment of the state fertilizer blending plant, in the administration’s efforts to boost fertilizer production,” Saleh said. He, however, urged workers to support his quest for providing development projects drive with direct bearing on the general public.

Source: The Guardian May 01, 2021 13:16 UTC