Poor roads, inadequate irrigation, and limited storage facilities continue to constrain agricultural production and economic activities across Nigeria’s North Central region.
Now, the Federal Government says it is addressing these challenges through investments in roads, agriculture, energy, and water infrastructure to improve productivity and livelihoods across the region.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, North Central, Abiodun Essiet says the projects include 69 rural markets, solar streetlights, and solar-powered irrigation pumps for farming communities aimed at making life easier
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She says plans to expand industrial processing facilities and strengthen local manufacturing have also been outlined aimed at strengthening local manufacturing to drive development
However, the impact of these investments will depend on effective implementation, timely completion, and their ability to improve market access, support businesses, and create sustainable livelihoods.
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