The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has assured the readiness of his administration to partner with Brazilian Government in the development of agriculture and livestock.
He gave the assurance on Monday while receiving a delegation from Brazil led by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Cleber Oleviera on a courtesy visit in Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
The governor said that the recent growth and successes recorded in Brazilian economy was as a result of their determination in the development of agriculture.
He assured that Kebbi State Government would borrow a leave from Brazilian success in agriculture and livestock development.
The governor revealed that Kebbi State remained the rice capital of Africa, adding that numerous delegations from African countries have visited the state to understudy the rice farming.
This, he said, is with a view to emulating the efforts and determination of the state in rice production.
In his remarks, the Brazilian Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Cleber Oleviera, told the governor that they were in Kebbi as directed by the Federal Government to partner with the state on how to bring more investment into Nigeria and Kebbi state on particular.
He commended Gov. Nasir Idris for his efforts to develop the state thought different transformative means.
“Brazilian government is ready to partner with Kebbi State in agriculture and livestock development,” he added.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, office of the Vice President, Tope Kolade, appreciated the state government for supporting agriculture sector, which according to him, invariably promoted the economic drives of the state.
Earlier, the Chairman Tropical General Investment Group,(WACOTT), Faruk Gumel, appreciated Governor, Nasir Idris for his investment drive, saying that Brazilian Government achieved everything in twenty years.
He stressed the need for good relationship between Brazil and Nigeria, while assuring that the federal government had recognised that Kebbi state was doing great in the areas of agricultural development and livestock.
