The Kogi government and AFAN called for prayers for rainfall following the devastating effects of drought on farm crops and food security.
Mr Oke said, “The reason we were not able to produce all-year round is because of the nonchalant attitude previously paid to the agriculture sector.’’
He disclosed that the polytechnic has commenced harvesting of maize and other produce.Â
Caught between rain clouds and crusty soil, Nigerian farmers consider inventive ways to beat drought and rain shortfall to reap bumper harvests and sustain lives and livelihoods.
Ms Exekiel stated, “There should be more initiatives and incentives to encourage and uplift farmers and farming at the local level.’’
The governor said the fertilisers would be distributed across the 18 local government areas of the state.
The government urged eligible companies to take advantage of the opportunity to contribute to the country’s food security and economic development.
The residents of the emirate resorted to special prayers seeking divine intervention from God over an imminent drought due to the lack of steady rainfall in the area.
The police command in Niger says it has uncovered the lifeless body of a baby suspected to be a day old in a farmland in Tayi in Minna.
