By Stephen Ojo
Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has estimated the harvest of over one million tonnes of corn from the Niger state machanized farms this season promising to deal decisively with aggregators stockpiling food items in the state to curb price hikes.
The Governor stated this at the weekend while flagging off the harvest of corn at one of the corn farms of Niger Foods using a combined harvester.
He said, “the use of the combined harvesters would reduce losses between 80 and 90 percent. We are expecting about a million metric tonnes of corn this year aside Rice, Soya bean, Sesame, Guinea corn and Millet”.
We warned those involved in hoarding food items to relocate from Niger state immediately to avoid the wrath of the law, add that, “I have ordered the State Task Force for Price Control to immediately come up with measures that would curtail the activities of aggregators that stuck pile food items in their warehouses which often lead to hike in prices of food items”.
He said that the administration has remained resolute in the determination to achieve its Feed the Nation Agenda through mechanize Agriculture.
Meanwhile, the Governor visited the Emi Guye community around the farm, he directed that some basic amenities such as water and solar energy be provided to the community and other adjourning communities.
The village Head of Emi Guye, Alh. Usman Mohammed, who spoke on behalf of the people, appreciated the farmer Governor and commended him for his development strides in the state. (www.krestnews.com)