Nigeria: Niger Resuscitates 17 Irrigation Schemes

26 September 2016

In view of the present economic recession and effort to ensure food security, the Niger state government has commenced the resuscitation of 17 irrigation schemes across the State even as the state is set for partnership with Bill and Melinda Gate foundation in Agriculture and Healthcare .

The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi stated this over the weekend at a one-day interactive session with the Economist/Primary Health Care Adviser of Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, Mr Benson Obanyo powered by the Commissioner and deputy Chairman of the state Planning Commission Alhaji Muhammadu Nda in Minna.

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