The Kano State Government has set aside N17 million for the establishment of a Farmers Radio Station in Kano, as part of renewed effort to boost agricultural production in the state.
Gov. Rabi’u Kwankwaso disclosed the plan while addressing the people of the state shortly after the 51st Independence anniversary parade in Kano on Saturday.
Kwankwaso, who was represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, said the radio station would be the first of its kind in the country.
He said that the station would aim at enlightening farmers, especially in the rural areas, on modern farming techniques.
The governor also said that the state government had approved the rehabilitation of five Kano Agricultural and Rural Development Agency (KNARDA) training centres at the cost of N4.6 million.
He said that the state government in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture would spend the N2.1 million on the construction of a model farmers’ market in the state.
``Similarly government has initiated moves to enhance tomatoes production at Kadawa and Kura irrigation sites by Dangote farms and other private investors,'' Kwankwaso said.
He further said that the state government had approved N15 million for the upgrading of the amusement park in the Kano Zoological Garden to enhance its activities.
NAN reports that prominent personalities, including the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, attended the parade, which was held at the Sani Abacha stadium. (NAN)
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