Niger State Partners with Teachers to Boost Agriculture, Food Security
Niger state government recently signed a tripartite agreement between Niger Foods, the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Niger State Chapter in a bid to promote food production in Niger State. nder this agreement, Niger Foods will supply the required resources to interested teachers who are willing to venture into agriculture.
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Niger state government recently signed a tripartite agreement between Niger Foods, the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Niger State Chapter in a bid to promote food production in Niger State.
The agreement aims to encourage teachers to engage in crop production by providing them with farm inputs and other necessary implements.
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Niger state Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago announced this patnership on Social media. Under this agreement, Niger Foods will supply the required resources to interested teachers who are willing to venture into agriculture. This initiative not only aims to boost food production in the state but also to empower teachers to become self-sufficient and contribute to the agricultural sector.
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The Governor of Niger State commended the teachers for taking this bold step towards agricultural development. He assured them of continuous support from Niger Foods and the state government. He also called on other groups, associations, and sectors to follow suit and participate in this agricultural revolution, emphasizing that it is the only way to address food insecurity in the state.
The partnership between Niger Foods, NSUBEB, and NUT Niger State Chapter signifies a collaborative effort to promote agriculture and food security. By involving teachers in crop production, the state government hopes to not only increase food production but also create employment opportunities and reduce dependence on food imports.
