He said the gesture was in appreciation of the governor’s support and commitment to agricultural development in the state.
Mr Agbayewa stated this in an interview on Thursday while discussing the structure of Nigeria’s farming population.
A yam and rice farmer, Joseph Ugwuoke, decried the development.
HEDA has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and stakeholders of widespread risks across Nigeria.
He said the percentage of local rice production has dropped to its lowest.
Mr Torero said the crisis was affecting agricultural production and food security worldwide, impacting farmers and migrant workers.
The initiative is part of the company’s development roadmap, as outlined in its corporate social responsibility programmes, to host communities in Sokoto.
The federal government has commenced disbursement of interest-free, collateral-free loans to farmers in Plateau.
“These constraints significantly affect productivity, profitability and resilience across our agropastoral communities,” Mr Adeogun said.
Sani Ali, a farmer from Bunkure, emphasised the urgency of addressing the storage issue.
