The Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule has called on Farm equipment manufacturer, LOVOL to consider setting up workshops and training centres in Nasarawa state.
Governor Sule said doing so will be in line with his administration’s strides to revolutionize agricultural practices in the state for food security and job creation.
The governor was speaking in Weifang, China during a meeting with officials of the Chinese leading equipment manufacturing company, LOVOL.
He added that Nasarawa’s fertile lands, teeming youth population and technology are factors he is deliberately targeting to drive agricultural production.
He said his vision extends beyond equipment procurement to having service centres that will also help with training and retraining of citizens in Nasarawa state.
The leader of the LOVOL delegation said the company’s interest to invest in the state is anchored on the seriousness exhibited by the state as an agricultural hub.
He expressed LOVOL’s strong desire to partner with the Nasarawa state government in her effort upgrade agricultural production.
Governor Sule after the meetings inspected several technology driven harvesters and other equipment at the factory.
Krestnews recall that LOVOL invited Governor Abdullahi Sule to China to inspect its products and discuss partnership that will boost agriculture in the state. (www.krestnews.com)