In a bid to boost agricultural productivity, Borno state governor Babagana Zulum has inspected a two thousand-hectare solar-powered surface irrigation system at Mile 3 in Baga.
The governor hailed the project as a milestone in boosting farming activities and achieving food security in the state and beyond.
He said the project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of ensuring food sufficiency and reducing production costs.
Zulum also announced plans to utilise the irrigated land for cassava cultivation after the wheat harvest, leveraging the solar-powered system to reduce operational expenses.
He explained that the initiative will transform agricultural production in the state and strengthen comparative advantage in wheat and cassava farming, pledging to accelerate reconstruction efforts in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
The governor also commended the troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion for their gallantry and assured them of continued support from the state government.