Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has announced that over 500,000 hectares of land have been prepared and are ready for cultivation in the Niger South Senatorial District as part of his agricultural revolution initiative.
The Governor shared this information while inspecting his personal farm in Emi Guye Community near Bida, where 140 out of 1,000 hectares have been cultivated. He attributed the success of preparing such a vast area of land to the support of the Bida Emirate Council, the State government, and private sector collaboration.
Governor Bago emphasized the importance of community engagement and discussions on the agricultural revolution, highlighting the significant benefits and prosperity it promises for the youth through his agricultural policies.
He expressed satisfaction with the achievements of Niger Foods Ltd, noting that the enterprise has cleared 32,000 hectares of land in the Bobi grazing reserve in the Niger North Senatorial District for cultivation, among other areas.
During his visit, he encouraged community members to join his farm initiatives to earn income and assured them of further development in their community.
Fodio Yusuf Abubakar, Zonal Project Manager of Zone A for Niger Foods, reported that Niger Foods has successfully covered all allocated farmlands in the Niger South Senatorial District. He explained that alternative crops such as maize, soybeans, and sesame are being planted and mentioned plans for further discussions with other communities to join the agricultural revolution.
Commissioner for Agriculture Musa Bawa Bosso stated that the agricultural revolution is progressing well and that the goal of feeding the nation is achievable. He acknowledged that the cooperation between the Ministry and Niger Foods has inspired more people to participate in the state’s agricultural projects.
He also highlighted the “Community Agricultural Extension Volunteers (CAEV)” program, which has mobilized interested community members from across the state to participate in agricultural initiatives.
