Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has pledged his administration’s support to farmers in the state to fight food insecurity across the three senatorial districts.
Zulum made the pledge at the weekend while addressing his supporters after returning from a one-month vacation in Saudi Arabia.
The governor lamented the rising prices of food items in the market, but added that it could be crushed if farmers’ invest in massive production of crops, vegetables and livestock.
“We will ensure that we do more than what we did for the people in the state. I know there are several challenges in the country, particularly the problems of scarcity of the various food items in the markets.”
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He stated that the challenges of food insecurity are temporary, as the rising market prices will be crushed by increased production of crops and vegetables.
“Besides farmers’ support with inputs, from now up to the end of our administration, we will concentrate on farming”, stating that the cultivated land will be expanded to ensure food security in the state.
Zulum said that while partnering with the federal government in the agricultural and livestock sectors, the state government will distribute improved seeds of the major crops grown in each of the senatorial districts.
“We’ll continue to partner with the federal government to create more jobs and ensure food security in the state.
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