Islamic Development Bank(IsDB) says it will collaborate with the Federal government in the use of special agricultural programmes to remove Nigerians out of poverty.
The team leader of Islamic Development Bank(IsDB), Mr Javed Khan stated this during the first supervision mission of the implementation of the special agro-industrial processing zone project in Ilorin , Kwara state.
According to him, Nigeria has all it takes to solve poverty challenges confronting the people through agriculture.
Mr Javed said that bank will bring its expertise and other logistics to ensure success of the unique model.
He explained that Nigeria is the first place among members countries where the project is set for implementation.
Mr Javed noted that the project will train farmers on the rudimentary aspect starting from production, processing and marketing.
He urged state governments where the projects are to be sited to give it the required support to successful implementation.
In his remark ,Kwara State Governor , AbduRahman AbdulRazq , represented by the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development , Mallam Abdullateef Gidado Alakawa said the state government has embarked on different agricultural programmes to improve food production .
He said that the state government will collaborate with Islamic Development Bank and other stakeholders in transforming rural economies into viable and sustainable commercial cities.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Project Coordinator , Special Agro-Industrial Processing zone (SAPZ) , Dr. Busari Isiaka said the bank will ensure viability of the project in state where it is implemented.
COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU