From Ahmad Muhammad, Bauchi
First Class Emir in Gombe State Mai Kaltungo, Saleh Mohammed Umar has suggested cassava farming as a solution to the country’s lingering hunger, poverty and food insecurity.
Mai Katungo said this when he answered question from reporters at the end of community self help farming in his farm in Kaltungo.
While urging the Federal Government and relevant policymakers to embrace cassava farming,the monarch said that the production and consumption of garri (Nigerian staple made from processed cassava tubers) could tackle food insecurity.
“Promoting cassava farming on a larger scale could provide job opportunities for millions of unemployed Nigerians, especially rural dwellers.”
The monarch called on governments at all levels to support farmers’ contribution to the nation’s food security and urged the government to intervene particularly in the areas of investment, technological advancements, favourable government policies to boost their productivity.
“Cassava farming has its own demands, but requires little capital investment, and has the potential for significant income generation.”
