President Bola Tinubu has approved money for the expansion of 12 river basin projects across Nigeria. Director of Finance at Hadejia Jama’are River Basin, Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso announced on Monday.
He praised the President’s commitment to northern development through agriculture saying the expansion of the river basins would significantly boost food production, combat hunger and starvation, and enhance irrigation farming.
The projects, captured in the 2025 budget is expected to benefit millions of farmers by providing a stable water supply for year-round cultivation, increasing crop yields, and ensuring food availability.
“President Tinubu’s commitment to northern development is no longer a hidden agenda. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership,” Kwankwaso said.
Boosting Food Production with Irrigation
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev in a follow-up speech also commended the president’s commitment to “ensuring that Nigeria can produce enough food to feed its growing population.”
The 12 river basins slated for expansion include major agricultural hubs such as the Sokoto-Rima, Chad Basin, Hadejia-Jama’are, and Lower Benue river basins.
Farmers and agricultural stakeholders have welcomed the decision, stating that improved irrigation infrastructure will help reduce losses caused by erratic rainfall patterns.
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