NIGER STATE GOV’T PROMISES TO PROVIDE FARMERS WITH TOOLS TO GUARANTEE FOOD SECURITY.
By Bala Yahaya.Minna.
Niger State government has disclosed that is making deliberate efforts to support farmers with necessary tools that would increase yields and guarantee food security.
The state governor,Rt.Hon.Mohammed Umar Bago gave the assurance when he paid Sallah homage on the Emir of Borgu,Barrister Mohammed Sani Haliru Dantoro IV, at his palace in New Bussa.
Umar Bago had encouraged farmers not to neglect farming,promising that his administration would empower women to become self reliant.
The Governor explained that his visit was aimed at demonstrating his respect and portray the importance of recognizing and involving traditional institutions in governance and to also change the usual approach where the Emirs visit the Governor after Sallah celebration.
“We want to bring governance closer to the people at the grassroots and we have decided to now change the course to visit the Emirates.
“We have discussed with the leadership of the Emirate on issues affecting them ranging from insecurity,Water and Sanitation. We are going to hit the ground running immediately “, he said.
The Governor emphasised that his administration would ensure that insecurity and issue of water among other challenges affecting the people would be addressed headlong.
While maintaining that the emirate would also benefit from the urban renewal plan of the government, he appealed for their continued support and understanding.
Earlier, the Emir of Borgu, Barrister Muhammed Sani Haliru Dantoro IV, requested the Governor to equip the New Bussa General Hospital with modern equipments and increase the staff strength for efficient and effective service delivery.
The Emir, represented by Wazirin Borgu, Abdulhameed Nuhu Sa’ad, also appealed to the Governor to assist in ensuring speedy completion and take-off of Shagunu Naval Base as it will boost security of the Emirate.
He appreciated the Governor for the visit and promised to provide all the needed support for his administration to succeed.
The Governor was accompanied by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, Chief of Staff to the Governor Abdullahi Usman Gbatamangi and other key government officials.
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