The Niger State Government assures a seamless official visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday for the commissioning of agricultural equipment worth billions procured by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s administration.
The State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Hajiya Binta Mamman, confirmed the preparations during a media briefing at the Government House in Minna, stating that the Minna International Airport, currently named after Abubakar Iman, will be renamed in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
She explained that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure a hitch-free visit of President Tinubu, noting that other projects to be commissioned include the remodeled terminal airport, to laying foundation for Hajj terminal at the airport.
In his separate remarks, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Musa Salihu Bosso reiterated the commitment of the incumbent Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago – led administration in Niger State to lead other states in the Country, to ensure food security in Nigeria, hence the Agricultural mechanization flag-off.
He stated further that on the agricultural revolution of Niger State Governor’s agenda, adding that no fewer than 500 tractors are already on ground, out of 10,000.00 pieces, while 200 power tillers are also on ground out of 1,000 targets, just as 6 harvesters are on ground out of 1,000 anticipated, emphasizing that the planters were yet to arrive as they were all stationed at the Minna International airport ready for the commissioning tomorrow(Monday ).
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