Taraba State Pledges Commitment to Agribusiness Growth

The Taraba State Government has restated its commitment towards repositioning the state’s agribusiness sector and improving the livelihoods of farmers.

Executive Governor, Darius Ishaku, who made this commitment, said that despite the challenges posed by insecurity in the state, his administration has made significant progress in repositioning agriculture as a lucrative enterprise.

The governor stated this during the inauguration of the Governing Council of the College of Agriculture and the swearing-in ceremony of the Chairman and members of the State Independent Electoral Commission, SIEC in the Government House, Jalingo.

Ishaku added that due to the increasing number of people in agricultural business, Taraba State has joined the league of major producers of rice, maize, beniseed(sesame), soya beans and cassava, among others.

He assured that his administration will assist farmers to secure financial assistance from local and international financial institutions to boost food production.

Ishaku urged members of the Council to key into this policy of the government for quicker results while advising the council of the institution to come up with innovative ideas that can help farmers become more productive.

On his part the Head of the SIEC board, Dr. Phillip Duwe, who spoke on behalf of SIEC and the Governing Council, commended Governor Ishaku for always being meticulous in the choice of those who work with him.

SOURCE AGRONIGERIA