“I came to see my brother, Governor Makinde, to discuss issues of shared interest. Ogun was once part of the Old Western Region, where Ibadan served as the capital,” he said.
ACReSAL coordinator in Jigawa, Yahaya Muhammad, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Kazaure, Najib Hussaini-Adamu, at his palace.
Governor Abba Yusuf described the policy as “a major milestone” in the administration’s vision for “a clean, green, and resilient Kano.”
Mr Shettima said the federal government implemented “very bold policies” to strengthen the food system.
Mr Obono explained that the 200 were those who responded to the “olive branch’’ extended by the governor and decided to drop their arms.
Mr Nkwocha explained that the donation was sufficient to cultivate approximately 600 hectares of land.
ActionAid Nigeria and other stakeholders have urged the government to promote the enrolment of smallholder farmers in agricultural insurance schemes.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, also commended the state government for the initiative.
MACBAN reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the security agencies in their constitutional role of maintaining peace throughout the country.
“We need urgent intervention. If this continues, its implications on national food security will be severe,” the farmers said.
