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“Return To Agriculture” – Bago Urges Northern States
recalled how Agriculture used to be the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy
Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on the Northern States to revert to Agriculture to boost food security in the country.
The Farmer Governor made the call in an interview shortly after the turbanning of Sen. Halliru Dauda Jika as Dokajin Bauchi and nine others where the traditional title of Shaban Bauchi was conferred on him, at the Emir of Bauchi’s palace, in Bauchi.
He recalled how Agriculture used to be the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy before the advent of crude oil.
The Farmer Governor stressed that the Northern region is blessed with vast arable land, and natural resources enough to feed the nation and even export.
He said Niger State has already taken the lead in terms of mechanised Agriculture, calling on other states to follow suit.
The Farmer Governor disclosed that the State is considering a partnership with the Bauchi State Government on Agriculture extension services and livestock.
He said both States have many things in common hence, the collaboration would be effective and result-oriented.
The Farmer Governor appreciated the Emir of Bauchi, and Chairman Bauchi State Coumcil of Chiefs, Alh. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu for the traditional title he conferred on him while congratulating his friend Sen. Dauda Jika and nine others who were turbanned.
He urged them to support the Emir in strengthening, preserving and promoting their rich cultural heritage.
The Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed commended the Emir of Bauchi for his purposeful leadership style geared towards uniting not only his subjects but all the people of the State.
He congratulated those who were turbanned and charged them to do their best in uplifting the traditional institutions in the State.
The event was attended by many eminent Nigerians including the former Governors of Bauchi State, National Assembly members, Religious leaders and Traditional rulers.
The Farmer Governor was earlier received by the Bauchi State Governor at the Government House.
Credit: Bologi Ibrahim, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State -2/3/2024.
