The Kaduna State Government has entered into a technical cooperation agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organisation in a bid to strengthen food security and unlock the state’s vast agricultural potential.
Announcing the development on Thursday, the government said the initiative aims to support smallholder farmers, combat hunger and malnutrition, and drive inclusive socio-economic growth across the state.
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The project, titled ‘Smart Tomato Value Chain Enhancement Through Sustainable Practices for Livelihood Improvement in Kaduna State’, was formally signed at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Governor Uba Sani underscored Kaduna’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s food security, noting its status as a leading producer of key agricultural commodities, including ginger, maize, soybean, tomato, and sorghum.
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