Food Security: Shettima in Yobe to launch agriculture empowerment programme
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, arrived in Damaturu, Yobe capital, to launch an agriculture empowerment programme aimed at enhancing food security in the state and the country in general.
Mr Shettima, accompanied by Governor Umara Zulum of Borno, landed at the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport, Damaturu and was received by the governors of Yobe, Imo, and Bauchi state.
Others were the former President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, Yobe deputy governor, Idi Gubana, Speaker of the Yobe House of Assembly, Buba Chiroma-Mashio, and royal fathers, among others.
Abdullahi Bego, the state commissioner for home affairs, information, and culture, described the programme as “very massive.”
Mr Bego said it would benefit thousands of farmers across the 17 local government areas and 178 electoral wards in the state.
He also explained that the objectives of the programme include improving agricultural activities through the distribution and deployment of modern agricultural equipment.
He added that another objective of the programme was to enhance food security and economic viability among the state’s populace.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
At least two killed, five injured in Toronto street festival shooting
The police said investigations are ongoing to fish out the shooter, warning the public to stay away from the area.
NationWide
INEC extends deadline for submission of 2027 presidential, NASS candidates’ lists
INEC said the extension followed the Inter-Party Advisory Council’s appeal on behalf of political parties.
Sport
Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Benin 5-3 to reach FIFA U-17 World Cup
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from October 17 to November 7, featuring the world’s leading youth teams.
Sport
World Cup: Argentina overcome Switzerland 3-1 after extra time
Argentina advanced into the World Cup semifinals, keeping alive their pursuit of another global title.
Sport
Bellingham brace fires England into 2026 World Cup semifinal
The final whistle confirmed England’s place in the semi-finals, where they will meet either Argentina or Switzerland.
Heading 5
Floods kill 44 people, leave more than one million stranded in Bangladesh
Many households remain trapped in their communities, stranded without food, clean water, and electricity.
