Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and his Kebbi State counterpart Atiku Bagudu has strengthen a pact on agricultural commodity value chain, saying the memorandum of understanding (MoU) they recently signed was in line with the agenda of the federal government to diversify the economy.
During an official visit to Governor Bagudu in Birnin Kebbi, Ambode said the pact would go a long way in ensuring food security and job opportunities for the people.
He added that the visit was part of further steps to cement the agricultural partnership, saying he was totally committed to the success of the relationship as it would not only boost the economy of the two states but would increase Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP). He also expressed optimism that other states would soon take a cue from the relationship.
The governor noted that the partnership was in continuation of the relationship which had always existed between the two states in term of politics, population and strength.
“This relationship is visionary and it is also a pointer to the fact that the two states have decided to openly support the vision of Mr President, President Muhammadu Buhari,” he said.
Governor Bagudu described the MoU as an innovative partnership that would lead the way positively for Nigeria, stating that years of policy distortion had demoralised local producers of agricultural products from competing with their foreign counterparts, which had in turn affected the economy of Nigeria negatively, but expressed optimism that the partnership between Lagos and Kebbi states will right the wrongs of the past.
