Plateau Governor urges farmers to embrace flower production

On Aug 14, 2021

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has urged farmers in Plateau State to take interest in flower production.

Governor Lalong, who met with some French investors in Jos after their two-day visit to the state, said his administration is determined to return the state to the export of flowers, which was popular in the 70s and 80s.

“Some farmers in the state are making progress in the cultivation of flowers and attracting demands from within and outside the country.

“This has reinforced the resolve of the government to encourage and support interested farmers to go into flower production.”

Earlier, leader of the French team, Yan Fortunato, said after their visit which took them to six local government areas of the state, they were convinced of the enormous potentials of the state in agriculture which need to be developed through mechanisation and improved practices.

He said, the team which was visiting Nigeria on behalf of some business partners in France, has identified areas such as potato production and value chain development, flower production and export, cashew production and processing as well as forest development.

The team promised to convey its findings to its partners and return within a short time to continue the process of partnering with the state.

Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Hosea Finangwai said the state already has a structure for agric business and partnerships, particularly in areas such as potato production that is currently being supported by the African Development Bank.

Kamila/The nation