Gov Idris Restates Commitment To Investing In Human Capital Development, Agriculture During Peter Obi’s Visit To Kebbi
Kebbi state governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, the Kauran Gwandu has said his administration will continue to invest in human capital development and agriculture being the backbone of economic development.
The governor noted that cognizant of the importance of agriculture as the pillar of economic growth and wealth creation, the State Government has invested hugely in the sector.
‘Recently, the state government procured fertilizers worth N2.9 billion and distributed it to farmers for free irrespective of party inclination, we also distributed solar water pumps and other agricultural input to farmers aimed at reducing the cost of production, increase in yields and stabilizing prices of farm produce’ he said.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yahaya Sarki noted that Idris said this during the visit of the former Labour Party Presidential Candidate , Mr. Peter Obi to the Government House ,Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.
Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, who stood in for Idris, commended Mr. Obi for the visit and his remarkable comments on empowerment and food security that the state has been known for.
Giving his speech, Mr Peter Obi, said an improvement in agricultural production in the country will help to permanently eradicate problems of insecurity, poverty, inflation and food insufficiency.
He added that it is important that the Federal Government invests heavily in agriculture being the backbone of the economy even more than oil.
‘Nigeria has the largest uncultivated land of any nation in the world, most of which is located in the northern part of the country.
With an effective agricultural production, the sector has the capability to take millions of Nigerians out of poverty and address the problems of insecurity in the country.
In addition, agriculture is the basic foundation for attaining food security, eliminating hunger and it also serves as foreign exchange earner to stabilize the economy.
We have no other country but Nigeria; we must bequeath a better place to our children’ he said.
Obi also acknowledged Kebbi state as an agricultural hub, saying it has the capacity to feed the nation through increased production.
‘I am on a private visit to Kebbi state as I have already visited Nasarawa, Niger and Sokoto states to be part of breaking of fast with our fellow Muslims and identify areas of need where I can assist.
In the course of my visit to Kebbi, I have provided what is needed for 100 Muslim faithful to break their fast and also inaugurated a solar- powered borehole at Hutawa Fulani settlement in Birnin Kebbi’ Obi said.
The former Labour Party, LP Presidential candidate later paid homage to the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar at his palace.
Emir of Gwandu is the Chairman of Kebbi state Council of Chiefs-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
