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Agriculture: Nasarawa State'll Become A Role Model - Deputy Gov
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- Published 04/17/2008
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By Sulaiman Dalhatu
Nasarawa State deputy governor, Chief John Mike Abdul, has revealed the desire of the state to lead other states in the country in the agricultural sector.
Chief Abdul who spoke while on an assessment tour of the large expanse of farmland cultivated by the Zimbabwean white farmers in Panda Development Area, expressed confidence that Nasarawa State would take the lead in agriculture, especially in cassava plantation.
He said the farmers have shown commitment and determination to succeed, adding that government would continue to give them the necessary support and cooperation.
The deputy governor who went round the farms however, challenged the white farmers to live up to their responsibilities by harvesting farm produce of international standard for export in order to justify the confidence the state government has reposed on them.
Chief Abdul explained that the presence of the white farmers in Panda, was a morale booster for the farmers of the area who, he said, stood to benefit a lot from the activities of the white farmers in terms of employment and training in the handling of modern farm machinery.
He expressed his confidence that other states of the federation would emulate Nasarawa State in the area of agriculture.
Conducting the deputy governor round the different farms made up of mostly cassava and Irish potatoes, Mr. Bruce Spain, one of the white farmers, said they have planted cassava on over 150 hectares in the over 400 hectares of land allocated to them.
Mr. Bruce said the reason behind the choice of cassava was in view of its high demand at the local and international markets.
He assured the state government of their commitment to make the state proud for having them, adding that they have ordered for processing machines, which were now awaiting clearance at the sea ports.
The deputy governor had earlier paid a visit to the Odyong Nyankpa, Barrister Joel Aninge, in his palace, telling the royal father that he was on an assessment tour of the farms in his domain to see areas that needed improvement.
On his part, Odyong Nyankpa thanked the state government for its support, saying that the farmers have found for themselves a second home in Panda.
He said that his people would continue to give the farmers necessary support to enable them succeed in their endeavours.
The deputy governor was accompanied on the tour by Dr. Iliya Bello, special adviser, agriculture, permanent secretary of the ministry of agriculture, Mr. Peter Akaba, the Director of Finance in the ministry and the representative of UBA, the official bankers of the farmers.
Nasarawa State deputy governor, Chief John Mike Abdul, has revealed the desire of the state to lead other states in the country in the agricultural sector.
Chief Abdul who spoke while on an assessment tour of the large expanse of farmland cultivated by the Zimbabwean white farmers in Panda Development Area, expressed confidence that Nasarawa State would take the lead in agriculture, especially in cassava plantation.
He said the farmers have shown commitment and determination to succeed, adding that government would continue to give them the necessary support and cooperation.
The deputy governor who went round the farms however, challenged the white farmers to live up to their responsibilities by harvesting farm produce of international standard for export in order to justify the confidence the state government has reposed on them.
Chief Abdul explained that the presence of the white farmers in Panda, was a morale booster for the farmers of the area who, he said, stood to benefit a lot from the activities of the white farmers in terms of employment and training in the handling of modern farm machinery.
He expressed his confidence that other states of the federation would emulate Nasarawa State in the area of agriculture.
Conducting the deputy governor round the different farms made up of mostly cassava and Irish potatoes, Mr. Bruce Spain, one of the white farmers, said they have planted cassava on over 150 hectares in the over 400 hectares of land allocated to them.
Mr. Bruce said the reason behind the choice of cassava was in view of its high demand at the local and international markets.
He assured the state government of their commitment to make the state proud for having them, adding that they have ordered for processing machines, which were now awaiting clearance at the sea ports.
The deputy governor had earlier paid a visit to the Odyong Nyankpa, Barrister Joel Aninge, in his palace, telling the royal father that he was on an assessment tour of the farms in his domain to see areas that needed improvement.
On his part, Odyong Nyankpa thanked the state government for its support, saying that the farmers have found for themselves a second home in Panda.
He said that his people would continue to give the farmers necessary support to enable them succeed in their endeavours.
The deputy governor was accompanied on the tour by Dr. Iliya Bello, special adviser, agriculture, permanent secretary of the ministry of agriculture, Mr. Peter Akaba, the Director of Finance in the ministry and the representative of UBA, the official bankers of the farmers.
