The Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, has paid an inspection visit to the state-owned Agwatashi/Jangwa rice farm extension located across Awe and Obi Local Government Areas as preparations for the harvest season intensify.
During the visit on Tuesday, Governor Sule expressed satisfaction with both the quality and quantity of rice cultivated on the farm, describing the progress as a testament to his administration’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food security.
The Governor noted that the project aligns with his government’s broader vision of boosting local rice production, reducing dependence on imports, and empowering farmers across the state.
Governor Sule was accompanied on the inspection tour by the Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State (SGS), Barr. Shuaibu Magaji Labaran (SAN); the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Margaret Elayo; the Special Adviser on Agriculture, Hon. Iyimoga Oyigye; former Permanent Secretary Naphtali Dachor; and other senior government officials.
The visit underscores the state government’s continuous effort to promote mechanized farming and strengthen the agricultural value chain for sustainable development in Nasarawa State.
