Farmer Gov. Bago Commiserate with President Tinubu over the demise of Ondo State Gov.
Niger State Governor Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos to commiserate with him over the loss of the Governor of Ondo State late Rotimi Akeredolu.
Farmer Governor Umaru Bago who prayed for the deceased also wished the President a prosperous new year.
Responding to questions from Journalists on his Agricultural plans for the State and other issues, especially the Plateau killings, the farmer Governor said acknowledged that food security is a priority in the administration of President Tinubu and that Niger State Government is very much ready for 2024 to hit the ground running in that regard as it has made huge budgetary provision for the sector in 2024.
He revealed that over a million hectares of land have been secured and preparations have started on the lands assuring that before the next rainy season, over 250,000 hectares would have been prepared.
The Farmer Governor also disclosed the irrigation investment put in place for dry season farming and that the State is ready to serve as a leading state in rice paddy as plans are on the ground to improve rice and cotton production.
He announced that Maize will also be planted in high quantity because of its high demand especially from poultry farmers while also stating that Niger State is in the lead in the production of sesame.
Farmer Governor Umaru Bago described as unfortunate the recent killings in Plateau State, saying Niger State and other States in North Central have also been victims of such carnage and have remained hopeful that such an ugly situation will be addressed.
He revealed that the North Central Governors forum will pay a condolence visit and commiserate with the people of Plateau State.
The Farmer Governor advocated open dialogue to discuss issues so that people’s voices would be heard and their plight looked into.
