Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has said that the government has set aside N500 million for agricultural development of the Fulani Community in Niger State.
Governor Bago dropped the hint on Friday at Tagwai Dam when he, in company with the Niger Foods team, received a harvest of vegetables from the Bago Ruga-Ruga Pepper pilot fields.
This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Information officer, Rashidat AbdulRahman and made available to Journalists in Minna, noting that Governor Bago applauded the efforts of both Niger foods and Bago Ruga-Ruga in promoting agricultural excellence.
Highlighting the government’s commitment, the governor announced the allocation of N500 million through Niger Foods to support Fulani farmers in transitioning from exclusive cattle herding to crop cultivation.
Governor Bago said the initiative was aimed at fostering economic resilience, improve food security and promoting modern agriculture across the state.
Speaking earlier, the Coordinator of Bago Ruga-Ruga, Alhaji Hassan Usman Shiroro, extended their gratitude to the Governor for his visionary leadership and unwavering support in transforming pastoral livelihoods through inclusive and sustainable farming opportunities.
Harvested items presented includes one basket each of the following chilli pepper, red bell pepper, Habanero pepper, Cayenne pepper and ugwu.
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