FG Registers 5.7m Farmers Nationwide – Minister
The Federal Government says it has registered no fewer than 5.7 million farmers nationwide in an effort to bring them closer to the government.
Alhaji Sabo Nanono, the Minister Of Agriculture and Rural Development said this on Friday during a General Assembly Of Farmers organised by the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Kano.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Mr Hassan Musa-Fagge.
According to the minister, the effort was to ensure that genuine farmers were brought closer to the government so that they can enjoy government support directly.
He further commended AFAN for organising the General Assembly of Farmers, urging the national leadership of the association to carry all their members along.
Nanono also called on the farmers to be more organised so that they can work together towards the development of the agricultural sector in the country.
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje charged members of the association to redouble their efforts towards boosting economic development for national progress.
Ganduje, who was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Nasiru Yusuf-Gawuna, called on the farmers to ensure that their voices is heard all over the country particularly through programmes aimed at improving agricultural activities.
“The General Assembly of Farmers should be seen as an avenue for contributing to nation-building and should be commensurate with the size of the membership strength of AFAN.
