NALDA Targets 1000 Tonnes Maize Production In Plateau State

NALDA Targets 1000 Tonnes Maize Production In Plateau State

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) disclosed that it has flaged off “Aggressive Food Production” project in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State to boost food security.

The projects includes cultivation of the first phase, commencing with 200 hectares of maize farm for the 2022 wet season, targeting 1000 tonnes.

The farming began with the distribution of inputs to 600 women and youth farmers.

Speaking on the project while on a visit to the farm, the executive secretary of NALDA Prince Paul Ikonne explained that the initiative is part of President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts to ensure that no matter the level of food crises that may arise from the effect of the Russia/Ukraine war, Nigeria would have enough food for her citizens.

According to him, NALDA is encouraging farmers with the support of the Central Bank of Nigeria to aggressively produce food by meeting them at their point of need in their localities.

He said, “What NALDA is doing at this time is to encourage farmers and individuals to aggressively go into farming in order to achieve food security considering the situation the world would be going into as a result of the Russia/Ukraine war, so these steps we’re taking is to ensure that Nigeria those not experience any form of food shortage or go cap-in-hand looking for food.

You can see the excitement on them, this being the first time they’re having Federal presence of any kind, this shows how committed Mr. President is in reaching the unreached using agriculture, it also shows how committed President Muhammadu Buhari is in achieving food security and engaging our youth”.