Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has affirmed the commitment of his administration of improving agricultural production for food security, income generation, economic growth and societal wellbeing.
Comrade Nasir Idris made this emphasis during an inspection visit to potato farms in Gulumbe, this Tuesday.
In a remark, the governor informed the District Head of Gulumbe, Alhaji Aminu Abubakar Dangaladima,retired Deputy Comptroller of Customs and farmers that since assumption to power, he has attached utmost importance to agriculture as the backbone of the economic development of the state.
“My administration has provided agricultural inputs and fertilizer to farmers free as an encouragement to cultivate more yields which shall be sustained”,
“Consequently, Kebbi is blessed with bumper harvest this season, emphasis has also been placed on the provision of necessary assistance to farmers to engage in dry season irrigation farming”,
“The government concurs that abundance of food is the foundation of wealth, peace and security of the people which is our target”, the governor remarked.
Comrade Kauran Gwandu commended the District Head of Gulumbe, Alhaji Aminu Abubakar Dangaladima, for encouraging farmers in the area to adopt the newly introduced cassava farming method. He also praised the farmers for embracing the innovation.
The Governor further highlighted the importance of food security, noting that President Tinubu has prioritized agriculture as a key focus of his administration.
He further emphasized Kebbi State’s commitment to adopting new agricultural methods of farming and urged other states to follow its example.
Idris directed the Commissioner for Agriculture to immediately provide farmers with fertilizer.
DanLadi Gulumbe, a cassava farmer and beneficiary of Kebbi State Government’s support program, expressed his gratitude to Governor Nasir Idris for providing impr
