The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe has commended Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed A. Abubakar for giving agriculture, especially rice production a massive boost in the state. In a letter of appreciation and commendation signed by the Minister and made available to journalists on Wednesday at the Headquarters’ of the Ministry in Abuja, Chief Ogbeh described the development as part of the “agricultural revolution of the Buhari Administration”.
The letter reads: “Undeniably, we, in this ministry are very proud of Your Excellency for joining hands with us to move both the agricultural sector and our beloved nation forward. We celebrate Your Excellency and other members of your team in the state, for being harbingers of change in the agricultural sector. This positive development is gladdening and motivating”.
The Minister charged the Governor not to relax on his oars but be inspired to do more in order to consolidate the revolution in the agricultural sector in the state, describing a modernized agricultural sector as the key to the future well being of the nation, not oil. He assured Governor Abubakar of the Ministry’s continued support and partnership towards resolving the myriad of challenges in the agricultural sector for sustainable national development.
The Minister disclosed that Governor Abubakar’s two years stewardship has seen a rebirth of the Agriculture sector in the state with the rejuvenation of the government owned fertilizer blending company, supplying fertilizer to farmers beyond the state and other farming input. “These, he said, have earned the governor accolades especially among farmers in the state”. Tom Okpe, Abuja
By Tom Okpe
Daily Times News
