Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has been honored with The Sun Newspaper's Governor of the Year in Agriculture Award for his administration's strides in revitalizing agriculture as a key pillar of economic growth and food security.
Dedicating the award to Nigerian farmers, Governor Bago reaffirmed his commitment to making Niger State the nation's food basket.
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He urged citizens to embrace agriculture, emphasizing that farming remains the most sustainable path to food sufficiency, job creation, and economic prosperity.
"You don't need vast farmlands to contribute. A simple vegetable garden or crops in sacks can make a difference," he said, encouraging Nigerians to utilize every available space for farming.
Governor Bago reiterated that agriculture is the new crude oil, stressing the need for large-scale food production, agro-processing, and export to drive economic transformation.
He called for the right policies and investments to position Nigeria as a global agricultural powerhouse.
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