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Katsina to Invest Over N30bn in Agricultural Sector |
In a continued effort to enhance agricultural activities for food production and boost the rural economy, the Katsina State Government has announced plans to inject over N30 billion into agricultural mechanization.
Governor Mallam Dikko Umar Radda disclosed this while addressing the press shortly after returning from a one-month vacation.
Radda, who visited China at the end of his vacation to explore ways of modernizing agriculture in Katsina, said part of the funds would be used to establish agricultural mechanization centers in each local government area.
He explained that these centers will train farmers in modern agricultural techniques and provide them with necessary facilities, ensuring that both large-scale and small-scale farmers have equal access to resources.
“You cannot develop a state with 90 percent of its population as farmers without investing in agriculture. Therefore, under this arrangement, the centers will provide farmers with modern tractors, combine harvesters, improved seeds, and other essential facilities,” he said.
Radda acknowledged the current economic hardships in the country and called for patience and understanding from the people of Katsina, assuring them that the government is working on new measures to alleviate their suffering.
The governor also mentioned plans to tour the three zones of the state to gather first-hand information from residents on how best to serve them.
Regarding security, Radda assured the people that his administration is working to recruit additional members of the Community Watch Corps and deploy them to various local government areas to enhance security.
Earlier, the governor commended his deputy, Faruk Lawal Jobe, who served as acting governor during his vacation, praising him for his trust and dedication. He also thanked the people of Katsina for their support and called for continued prayers to address the state's security challenges.
