Vice President, Kashim Shettima has reiterated the federal government’s dedication to advancing mechanised farming and implementing programmes to mitigate climate change impacts, aiming for sustainable economic development.
He made this statement during the launch of relief material distribution to over 2,000 households affected by floods in five Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State during the 2024 rainy season.
During his one-day working visit to Nasarawa State, Vice President Shettima participated in various activities, including distributing tractors and rice seedlings to local government chairmen and traditional rulers.
He emphasised President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to policies designed to enhance citizens’ living standards nationwide, irrespective of diverse backgrounds.
The Vice President encouraged Nigerians to draw inspiration from the federal government’s genuine commitment to economic reform programmes and to focus on positive outcomes for a better nation.
He also urged the Nasarawa State Government to remain steadfast in implementing policies that promote peaceful coexistence and economic empowerment.
Transition
Governor Abdullahi Sule noted that the state government is transitioning from subsistence farming to inclusive agriculture, aligning with the federal government’s food production program.
He reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting women and youth, enabling their active participation in agriculture.
Ms. Margaret Elayo, the State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Non-Governmental Organisations, highlighted that the beneficiary households were identified based on a fact-finding committee’s report, which assessed communities affected by the 2024 rainy season floods in five local government areas of Toto, Nasarawa, Awe, Doma, and Lafia.
