The federal government has commended the Kebbi State government over its efforts to boost rice and wheat production and described Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu as a shinning example in the north, Nigeria and Africa at large on how to encourage agricultural production.
The minister of Agriculture, Mr Audu Ogbe has expressed happiness about what he saw in Kano and Kebbi states. He pledged to support the research institute in promoting research on improved seeds and mechanical farming to enhance farmers’ yield per hectare so as to make the nation sufficient in cash crop production.
Ogbe assured farmers of federal government’s commitment to attain food security and save enormous resources expended on food importation. He also lauded millers across the country through their chairman, Mr John G. Countaros who also promised farmers that the millers would purchase all wheat produced in the country, considering its importance.
