In a joint effort to bolster wheat production and secure food sustainability, both the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Jigawa State Government are resolute in promoting agricultural development.
During a courtesy visit by Governor Umar Namadi to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Abuja, Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, applauded Namadi’s dedication as a farmers’ governor and advocate for food security.
Minister Kyari affirmed the ministry’s commitment to enforcing rigorous measures for the upcoming dry/wet season of rice, maize, and cassava farming.
“The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is fully committed to addressing the issues of round-tripping and poor validation of farmers’ data.
“Collaboration with states, local governments, traditional rulers, NGOs, and relevant MDAs will be crucial in achieving the desired objectives.
“We seek the support of all stakeholders in the agricultural sector to overcome the challenges and ensure a successful intervention in spite of the time constraints.
“The second phase of the Dry/Wet Season Farming intervention is expected to commence this month, and we are determined to make it a success,” he said.
He sought the support of all stakeholders in the agricultural sector to overcome challenges and ensure the success of the second phase of the Dry/Wet Season Farming intervention, set to commence this month.
Kyari emphasised the ministry’s dedication to leveraging technology and mechanisation for massive staple crop production, aiming to drive agricultural transformation and enhance farmer support.
Governor Namadi disclosed that Jigawa State had cultivated over 36,000 hectares of wheat farming, totaling almost 50,000 hectares overall. He assured the minister of Jigawa State’s continued participation in the ongoing wheat dry season farming under the NAGS-AP programme.
“We have the land and resources to promote wheat farming. We have put in place robust programmes that will assist us in dry season farming in the State.
“As of today, we are updating our farmers register so that by the time we start our rice season farming that will properly guide us. We are going to cooperate with you to ensure that we achieve success in this dry season farming,” the governor affirmed, pledging cooperation for success in the dry season farming initiative.