Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has announced that his administration has allocated 12,000 hectares of land for rice cultivation across the state.
In his address marking his first year in office, Mutfwang detailed the plan, allocating 4,000 hectares in each of the state’s three senatorial zones for rice farming.
To support this initiative, the state government has procured 200 trucks of fertilizer for farmers. Mutfwang explained that this project also aims to resettle individuals displaced from their lands.
Highlighting his achievements in agriculture, Mutfwang stated, “We have procured over 200 trucks of fertilizers for our farmers and are working to acquire more. We have also trained 340 youths, equipping them with modern agricultural techniques. This initiative aims to propel the state into commercial agriculture and contribute effectively to national food security.”
The governor announced plans to develop 4,000 hectares of land in each of the five principal crop zones of the state.
“These zones are designated for rice cultivation in Wase, Shendam, Langtang North, Langtang South, and Qua’an Pan LGAs; maize in Mangu, Bokkos, and Barkin Ladi LGAs; wheat in Bassa and Jos North LGAs; potatoes in Mangu, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom LGAs; and vegetables in Jos North, Jos South, and Riyom LGAs,” he explained.
Regarding security, Governor Mutfwang announced the revitalization of the previously inactive state-owned security outfit, Operation Rainbow, by re-training over 600 personnel from across the state.
“These measures have made the state security outfit highly responsive and proactive in addressing community-level security challenges,” he said. Additionally, the administration has launched the State Security and Information Center, where citizens can report security concerns via a toll-free line.
“This center allows the government to receive timely information on security issues from different communities, ensuring swift action. As a result of these measures, we have initiated the home return of our Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).”
