FG earmarks N2bn to support new wheat farming initiative

By Muhd D Haidar

Federal Government has earmarked N2 billion to support a new wheat farming initiative as part of its efforts to enhance food security and create employment opportunities across the country.

The Northwest Zonal Coordinator of the National Association of Wheat Farmers and Processors, Engineer Tasiu Ahmed disclosed this during a visit to the Emir of Hadejia in his palace where he presented him with a certificate of appointment as the Association’s National Patron.

Engineer Ahmed explained that the initiative targets the cultivation of 250 hectares of wheat, beginning with a seven-hectare pilot project where Jigawa State will cover five hectares while the remaining two hectares will be shared among Kaduna, Sokoto and Zamfara States.

He said experts had already conducted an assessment and identified the Hadejia area in Jigawa State as a suitable location for implementing the project and called on relevant authorities to provide the necessary support to ensure its success.

In his response, the Emir of Hadejia His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr Adamu Abubakar Maje thanked the Federal Government for the initiative and recommended the use of improved wheat varieties suitable for the area’s climatic conditions to ensure sustainability.

The Emir also expressed appreciation for his appointment as National Patron and pledged his full support towards advancing the Association’s activities.

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