PHOTOS: MBuhari inaugurates 5700-hectare irrigation scheme, agro-allied farm in Jigawa | TheCable
Kunle DaramolaPresident Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the 5700-hectare Hadejia valley irrigation scheme in Auyo LGA of Jigawa stateSpeaking during the inauguration on Tuesday, he said the scheme will contribute “in small way” to tackling poverty.a national poverty reduction with growth strategy steering committee with a vision to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years.
In a statement by Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesperson, Buhari said the irrigation scheme will significantly contribute to Nigeria’s quest for food security, job creation, and economic diversification.‘‘It will be a small part in our overall quest to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years,” he said.
‘‘I believe it will also significantly contribute to our objectives of economic diversification, food security and job creation. ‘‘We hope to see more such private sector-led large agricultural projects especially with the enabling environment provided by both the state and the federal government.’’Other projects inaugurated on Tuesday included the Birnin Kudu specialist hospital, Malam Alu integrated agro-allied farm in Birnin Kudu, and the dualised unity-pentagon-fanisau road.promised that his administration will make provisions for more relief packages for the victims.
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