through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, procured 2,460MT of assorted fertilizers to be distributed free to farmers in Taraba State.
The Commissioner of Agriculture & Food Security, Hon. Prof. Nicholas Oliver Namessan in his remark, thanked His Excellency, Dr. Agbu Kefas for the wonderful intervention to farmers in the state which is aimed at improving agricultural production and enhance food security. He also acknowledged His Excellency’s modest contribution to encourage food sufficiency to cushion the effect of hunger in the state.
The Commissioner at the occasion handed over the fertilizers to the Palliative-Care Committee for onward distribution to the farmers in the state.
His Excellency, Dr. Agbu, promised to provide an enabling environment for sustainable agriculture such that has never been experienced in the state.
At the occasion were Honorable Commissioners from various Ministries, Security Chiefs and other dignitaries from different walks of life.