A prominent Turkish company is billed to begin mechanized farming and incorporate greenhouses, to diversify agriculture in Zamfara State.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company led a delegation on an official visit to Governor Dauda Lawal in Gusau.
The Turkish firm plans to revolutionize agriculture in Zamfara State by cultivating cotton, sugarcane, and soybeans on a large scale.
In addition to traditional farming, the group will introduce mechanized farming methods, including greenhouse technology, and poultry farming, which promise substantial benefits across multiple fronts.
Governor Dauda Lawal emphasized his administration’s commitment to ensuring food security and creating employment opportunities for the people of Zamfara State.
In a statement by the spokesman for the Governor, Sulaiman Idris quoted the governor as saying, “As I promised during the campaign if elected, my government will focus on security, agriculture and food security, education, healthcare, the economy and empowerment.
“Our beloved state, Zamfara, is recognized as an agricultural society. Our goal is to revive the sector. We aim to secure the state so people can return to their farms.
“Most importantly, after securing the farms, the next step is to provide advanced technologies for our farmers, as we already have the land and the workforce.
“This is why we enthusiastically welcome partnerships and collaborations with investors with a proven track record.
“I traveled to Turkey in July, visiting greenhouse projects, dairy farming, poultry operations, and the Turk Traktor manufacturing plant.
The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer commended Governor Lawal for the many projects his administration has initiated in a short time.
He said the introduction of greenhouses allows year-round cultivation, unaffected by seasonal changes, improved crop yield and quality, contributes to local food availability, and reduces import dependence.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
