Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State says the agricultural sector under his administration will witness a massive transformation in the state.
The governor stated this when the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Plateau State led by its Chairman, Mr Paul Belles Kwa paid him a visit at the Old Government, House, Rayfield, Jos, recently.
He pointed out that no nation could achieve food sufficiency by paying lip service to the Agricultural sector. As such, his administration would continue to accord top priority to farmers in order to maximise the agricultural potentials of the state.
Represented by his deputy, Mrs Josephine Piyo, Mutfwang stressed the role farmers play in food production and disclosed that the government will procure more tractors and other inputs in addition to collaboration with researchers to fight crop pests and diseases affecting agricultural yields.
The governor promised a robust partnership with AFAN to achieve the best for the sector.
Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Plateau State chapter, Mr Paul Belles Kwap had appreciated Governor Mutfwang for the fair distribution of fertiliser to members at their farm gates according to their units during the wet season farming. He also thanked him for the procurement of additional 240 trucks of fertiliser which was timely with the ongoing registration of dry season farmers as directed by the Federal Government.
He disclosed that a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between AFAN and Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing Companies, Organic Fertiliser blending and Chemical Companies whose products were of world standard to supply farmers at affordable prices.
He expressed regret for the drought that affected groundnut farmers and the recent flood that washed away harvested rice in some parts of the state. And called on the government to find a lasting solution to the problem.
According to the chairman, the association has suffered great setbacks due to leadership tussles but all have been put to rest and this has resulted in tremendous achievements in the area of security, through meetings with security organisations and stakeholders on the way forward.
