Jigawa on track to achieve 500,000 hectares of rice production by 2030 —Gov

From: Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse

The Jigawa state Governor Malam Umar A Namadi has promised to achieve the target of 500,000 hectares rice production by 2030.
In a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the Jigawa state governor on Media, Hajiya Zainab Rabo, said, Governor Namadi announced the development shortly after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium of investors on 100,000 hectares of land for Alfalfa production project in government house, Dutse.
He described Agriculture as an economic backbone of the state.
He said About 90% of the state’s population depend on it for their livelihood, and it contributes more than 50% of GDP of the state. “Any serious government that genuinely aims to uplift its people should prioritize agriculture.
“We are number one in wheat production, and this year alone, we cultivated 315,000 hectares of rice. Our plan to achieve 500,000 hectares by 2030 is fully on track.”
Governor Namadi who committed 100,000 hectares of land during the signing of the MoU , reiterated Jigawa’s total commitment to agriculture and livestock development, describing agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy.