By Abdullahi Tukur Birnin Kebbi
Governor, Nasir Idris of Kebbi state, has assured his administration readiness to partner with the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru towards the attainment of agricultural revolution in the state and the country to ensure food security.
The Governor, stated this on Thursday while receiving members of the Governing Board of the university, on a courtesy call at Government House Birnin Kebbi.
He said, the partnership on agriculture become necessary to achieving food security in the state and the country at large.
“We all know that Kebbi State is an agricultural state and this partnership will help us in achieving our set goals and objectives of national food security,” he emphasized
The governor gave the state Ministry of Lands two weeks directive to end the crisis of land that belongs to the university and ensure the payment of compensation.
In a remark, the Chairman Governing Council of the University and also the Pro-Chancellor, Hajiya Hazizat Raji thanked the governor for the hospitality accorded to them.
She commended the governor for the good work he has been doing to Kebbi State, assuring that the institution would partner with the state government to boost food security.
She noted that, partnership with Kebbi State Government will certainly enhance the transformation agenda of government, especially on food security.
