The Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, says agriculture will continue to receive premium attention under his administration.
He disclosed this at the 6th International Onions Conference held in Sokoto on Wednesday.
The Governor said that the Kaura Agricultural Development Project tagged: KADAGE was designed to reposition the sector for more productive output.
Represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Shehu Muazu, Gov. Idris stated that his administration was keen in providing the necessary tools that would motivate farmers across the 21 local government areas and 225 wards of the state towards enhancing national food security.
He said last year, fertilisers, 5000 solar powered irrigation machines and other implements were procured and distributed free to farmers in the state to boost food production and minimise attendant cost of production in the state.
Dr Idris reiterated his administration’s support to onion farmers to achieve their targeted objectives, while urging them to avail themselves of the opportunity provided by KADAGE initiative to boost onions production, processing and exporting.
He announced a donation of N10 million to the National Onions Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) for smooth hosting of the conference.
Delegates from about 15 Countries attended the two-day International Onions Conference in Sokoto.
It was declared open by the Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu-Sokoto with the Executive Director of Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mr Nonye Ayeni in attendance.
