Govt Adopts Agricultural Revolution Policy for Food Security
Governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s agricultural revolution policy faces opposition in Niger State as communities in Zone C Senatorial District voice concerns. Allegations of forced confiscation and destruction of farmlands have arisen, with over 60 hectares affected in Mariga, Kampanin Bobi, and Durgu communities.
Residents like Musa Sale Bobi and Abubakar Yari Kampan have reported damages to their cultivated lands without prior notice or compensation. The situation worsened as over 200 farmers suffered losses, prompting calls for fairness and justice from affected parties like Ibrahim Yerima and Sanusi Power.
The victims demand adequate compensation and alternative farmlands, as Commissioner for Agriculture, Bawa Bosso, assures appropriate redress. The government’s policy aims to enhance food security and sufficiency in the state, but concerns remain regarding the impact on local farmers.