Restructuring of the country, the Federal Government should be called upon to release dams across the country to state governments for massive participation of Nigerians in all-year farming seasons.
“We have the ability and technical knowledge to feed the continent with what we can produce, with the required political commitment, through the provision of modern farming implements for our teeming farmers.”
He also urged the Federal Government to ensure the early completion of the Minna-Suleja and Ilorin-Kaduna federal roads.
The Sultan said the poor condition of the roads was affecting economic development of the state and the northern region.
He urged the state government to ensure proper analysis and smooth implementation of programmes put forward by individuals and corporate organisations at the summit.
He said Nigeria was one of the countries in the world with various mineral resources needed to better the lots of the people.
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State commended the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, for providing purposeful leadership for the political growth of the country.
He said state governors would continue to support the Federal Government to ensure the peace, progress and political growth of the country.
“We will continue to initiate people-oriented policies and programmes that will ensure rapid growth.
“Above all, various forms of security measures will be put in place to guarantee the safety of our farmers to ensure the production of assorted food crops for local consumption and export,’’ he said.
Punch.com
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