Nasarawa State Government has unveiled plan its plan towards acquiring 10, 000 hectares of land in a bid to fully key into the Federal Government’s food security programme.
Governor Abddullahi Sule disclosed this in Lafia, the state capital.
The Governor said the state has been identified among those that will play a key role in achieving the food security agenda of the federal government.
LEADERSHIP reports that President Bola Tinubu had in January 2024 stated that the Federal Government would cultivate about 500,000 hectares of farmlands to combat hunger in the country.
“I am well aware that for some time now, the conversations and debates have centred on the rising cost of living, high inflation which is now above 28 percent and the unacceptable high under-employment rate.
“To ensure constant food supply, security and affordability, we will step up our plan to cultivate 500,000 hectares of farmlands across the country to grow maize, rice, wheat, millet and other staple…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
