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The Gambia Seeks to Adopt Kebbi State's Successful Agricultural Strategies

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A high-level delegation of agricultural experts from The Gambia, led by Permanent Secretary Mr. Alhagie Nyangado, is in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State capital, on a study tour to understudy Nigeria's rice production model. The visit aims to learn practical strategies to eliminate dependence on rice importation, which accounts for 90 percent of The Gambia's rice consumption needs. The delegation has toured various rice fields in Kebbi and is impressed by the level of development in agricultural practices. Governor Nasir Idris welcomed the delegation warmly and expressed Kebbi's readiness to partner with The Gambia in promoting food production and ending import dependence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gambia is seeking to adopt Kebbi State's successful agricultural strategies, particularly in rice production, to achieve food self-sufficiency.
  • The delegation has been touring various rice fields in Kebbi and is impressed by the level of development in agricultural practices.
  • The Gambia currently imports 90 percent of its rice consumption needs, despite rice being a staple food in every Gambian household.
  • Kebbi State is the largest rice-producing state in Nigeria, with an indigenously operated rice value chain.
  • Governor Nasir Idris has assured the visiting delegation of Kebbi's readiness to partner with The Gambia to promote food production and end import dependence.
  • The Gambia's Permanent Secretary, Mr. Alhagie Nyangado, has lauded Nigeria's efforts in food production, praising the country for taking the lead in achieving food sufficiency.
  • Nyangado noted that The Gambia's adoption of Nigeria's agricultural strategies could help the country succeed in eliminating its rice importation burden.

Statistics:

  • The Gambia imports 90 percent of its rice consumption needs.
  • Kebbi State is the largest rice-producing state in Nigeria.
  • Governor Idris has stated that the government has provided free fertilisers, improved seeds, water-pumping machines, and power tillers to farmers as part of its efforts to incentivise farming.
  • Nyangado noted that The Gambia's adoption of Nigeria's agricultural strategies could help the country achieve food self-sufficiency.

Sources:

  • "The Gambia seeks to adopt Kebbi's successful agricultural strategies." (Source: The nationonlineng.net)
  • "Governor Idris welcomes Gambia's agriculture team, assures of support." (Source: Premium Times)

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