Bauchi Govt to boost agriculture with Irrigate Nigeria Project
The Bauchi State Government has launched the Irrigate Nigeria Project, a transformative initiative designed to enhance agricultural productivity across the state.
As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the project aims to empower youths and women by promoting all-season farming through advanced irrigation techniques.
Speaking at Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area on Saturday during the launch of the Irrigate Nigeria Project, initiated by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, Governor Bala Mohammed stated that the initiative, implemented under the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund, RHIDF, of the Tinubu administration, is a testament to a shared vision of transforming the country’s infrastructure sector to ensure food security.
“NASENI is setting the pace for a new model of large-scale commercial agriculture that is transparent and well-structured,” he said.
“Unlike previous agricultural funding models that were abused despite the trillions spent, this initiative is built on accountability, innovation, intellect, and sustainability.”
He predicted that the Irrigate Nigeria Project, if implemented according to design, would have a multiplier effect across the agricultural value chain, both vertically and horizontally
