Uba Sani, Kaduna governor, has assured grape farmers in the state of continued government support through the provision of seedlings, mechanisation, and training to improve their yield.
Sani spoke during a meeting with members of the Grapes Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NGRAPPMAN).
The group was ed by Abdullahi Dalhatu, its national president, over the weekend.
Speaking at the meeting, the governor said Kudan local government area will remain a hub for grape farming and also benefit from government-backed initiatives to strengthen businesses within the value chain.
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Sani expressed appreciation to the association for its efforts in promoting Kaduna as a major grape-producing state, reaffirming his administration’s readiness to support the sector.
He said with sustained government intervention, Kaduna could help position Nigeria among the top 10 grape-producing countries in Africa.
“Our government is dedicated to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Grapes farming will create jobs and other businesses,” the governor said.
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In his remarks, Dalhatu commended the governor for his agro-friendly policies and initiatives, noting that they have enhanced agriculture, alleviated poverty and driven economic growth.
On September 28, 2024, Murtala Dabo, commissioner for agriculture in Kaduna, said Sani has made agriculture the centrepiece of his development agenda.
Dabo said Sani is committed to the empowerment of farmers and food security of Kaduna.
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