From Paul Orude Bauchi
Worried by global food security crisis, the Northeast Governors’ Forum (NEGF), has resolved to continue to invest in the agriculture value chain and encourage the transformation of subsistence farming into Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
The NEGF comprises the governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states.
In a communique issued at the end of the 10th meeting in Bauchi on Friday, the Forum noted that the world was passing through a horrific food security crisis, especially with the war in Ukraine, climate, change and poor agricultural practice.
“In the Northeast, member states resolved to continue to invest in the aqgriculture value chain and encourage the transformation of subsistence farmers into SMEs,” the Governor of Adamawa State and Vice President of the forum, Umaru Fintiri, who read the communique, said.
“The member states of the forum will support the procurement of improved drought-resistant and short-maturation seedlings, subsidise fertilizers and ensure that the region specialises in the production of such seeds.”
Governors Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa), Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Agbu Kefa (Taraba), Mala Buni (Yobe) and Babagana Zulum (Borno) who is the Chairman of the forum, attended the 10th Meeting.
The Forum appreciated the Government and People of Bauchi State for hosting the meeting, and resolved to hold the 11th Meeting of the Forum in Damaturu, Yobe State between 30th and 31st August 2024.