Kebbi govt to collaborate with companies on Agriculture

From Ahmed Idris, Birnin Kebbi

Kebbi State Government has reiterated its commitments to partner with other agricultural companies that is ready to provide and promote food production in the state.
This was disclosed yesterday by the Kebbi State Governor Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu in Government House Birnin Kebbi while receiving the members of Amana Farmers and Grains Suppliers Association of Nigeria (AFGASAN).
He added that his administration is willing to partner with any organization that is determined to foster development in food production.
The governor also expressed his unwavering desire to support and join any food development centered organization, to achieve food sufficiency in the state and Nigeria as a whole.
Bagudu said the incumbent administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, has impacted a legacy of wealth creation, employment generation and economic prosperity, through its active policy of agricultural revival.
He further explained that, President Muhammadu Buhari’s sincere commitment to attaining food security for the nation propelled him to becoming the Chairman of the National Food Security Council of which himself serves as the Deputy Chairman.
Gov Bagudu also acknowledged that: “God has blessed Nigeria with fertile agricultural land, suitable for cultivation all- year round.”
He stressed that, the present administration will utilise such endowments by encouraging and providing the necessary material, as well as financial support to the farmers, to increase yields.