State Government Set to Boost Food Production with Farm Input Distribution
According to a news report from Voice of Nigeria, Kwara State in Nigeria is gearing up for a significant boost in food production. The official flag-off and distribution of farm inputs to rice and maize farmers across all 16 Local Government Areas of the state is imminent.
This news was revealed by the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Oloruntoyosi Thomas, during a recent working visit to farm cluster groups in Edu Local Government Area.
Commissioner Thomas emphasized the state government's unwavering commitment to collaborating with genuine farmers to achieve self-sufficiency in food production. He was joined on the working visit by officials from the Ministry and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Harvest Value Chain, Charles Adetola.
“The present government is intentional about working with real farmers only, we are back again to verify the farmers that have been captured in the list, we have our partner from Harvest Value Chain Limited, they are private sector and are on the field to verify farmers’ details to provide meaningful intervention to our farmers”, the Commissioner explained.
In his remarks, the CEO, of Harvest Value Chain Limited, Charles Adetola appreciated the state government for the opportunity given to his company, adding that the process would give equal opportunity to the targeted beneficiaries.
Explaining the process further, Adetola said they started the process by ensuring the collection of a database of all farmers which includes, Names, BVN, and Phone Numbers, pointing out that what is being done now is a follow-up on the verification process by tagging each farmer to their farmland.
Also speaking on behalf of the farmers in Yelwa village, Tsaragi Ward II, Aminat Mahmud expressed appreciation to the state government for the opportunity extended to the real farmers.
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