Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago said his administration remains committed to the Agricultural revolution of the State and desire to make Niger State an Agricultural hub of Nigeria.
The Governor said to achieve the proposed Agricultural development, the state went in partnership with a diversified agriculture value chain group, Origin Group to acquire agricultural equipment to scale up agricultural production and promote national policy on food security.
The state government said the Origin Group, used its proprietary themed support system called Total Agricultural Support Program (TASP) in partnership with Campo Company of Brazil is engaging in a specialized agro support program with the Niger State Government.
The equipment received include 500 large capacity tractors,500 Harvesters of varying capacities and 1000 different agricultural and Irrigation equipment and farm implements.
The program which is equally aimed at supporting 50,000 hectares fully irrigated food production hubs in Niger State will help the State to scale up its desire to deepen food production, wealth creation, and employment opportunities for the teeming population of the State.
The landmark initiative when fully implemented will eradicate drudgery including 50% post-harvest and revenue losses by farmers.
