The Katsina State Government says it will invest N30 billion in irrigation farming to boost the agricultural sector in the state.
Gov. Dikko Radda said this on Monday, shortly after his return from a one month vacation, adding that he was back with full strength to move the state forward.
According to him, the aim is to boost irrigation farming and ensure that farmers can farm throughout the year, instead of only during the rainy season.
Radda said that part of the amount would be used for the setting up of agricultural mechanised centres in each of the 34 local government areas in the state.
He added that the centres would be used to train farmers on modern agricultural techniques and supply them with agricultural facilities.
On his visit to China, the governor said that it was aimed at fostering partnerships and investments to develop the Katsina state agricultural sector.
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