The Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, through Niger Foods, has dedicated N500 million for the agricultural development of the Fulani community in Niger State. This was disclosed by the Governor alongside the Niger Foods team during a visit to the Bago Ruga Ruga Pepper pilot fields in Tagwai, Minna, on Friday.
Governor Bago commended the efforts of both Niger Foods and Bago Ruga Ruga in promoting agricultural excellence. Highlighting the government’s commitment to farmers, the Governor announced the dedication of N500 million through Niger Foods to support Fulani farmers in transitioning from exclusive cattle herding to crop cultivation. Bago stated that this initiative aims to foster economic resilience, improve food security, and promote modern agriculture across the state.
Earlier, the Coordinator of the Bago Ruga Ruga delegation, Alhaji Hassan Shiroro, and Hajia Nnawuro extended their gratitude to the Governor for his visionary leadership and unwavering support in transforming pastoral livelihoods through inclusive and sustainable farming opportunities.
The harvested items presented included one basket each of chili pepper, red bell pepper, habanero pepper, cayenne pepper and ugwu.
