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Niger State government has entered into agreement with the National Agricultural Development Fund to secure N5 billion to engage in large scale rice and maize farming in the coming rainy season.

The step was contained in a statement issued by the Executive Secretary of NADF, Muhammed Ibrahim which was made available to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja.

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NADF Secretary described the partnership as a ‘milestone’ between the agency and Niger State government, revealing that each partner will provide N2.5 billion to fund the large scale mixed cropping initiative for the primary production across 4,000 hectares targeting 4000 smallholder farmers across three Local Government Councils in the State.

He said: “Today’s event remains very historic in our effort to boost agriculture through joint funding of large hectares of land to produce food and improve food security for the benefit of our people in line with our mandate. We are indeed excited to witness the first of agriculture financing agreements with Niger State and the Niger Foods Limited,” Ibrahim said.

The statement noted that NADF under the agreement will offer a technical advisory role, and will monitor and evaluate the project.

He added that Niger Foods Company was expected to provide off-take and market access responsibilities.

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