KATSINA – In its bid to boost agricultural production and reduce hunger in the country, Katsina State Government has signed over N3 billion integrated farm project with Songhai Farms of Benin Republic.

Governor Ibrahim Shema, who made this known, said the intention of the government was to revolutionise agriculture in the state and encourage youths to go into it and other integrated fields.

He said Katsina State will, in the next four years, become centre for training of youths from all over the country on agricultural fields.

Shema told the Songhai Farm delegation that sourcing for market for agricultural products from the state should be part of their priority.

Shortly before signing the agreement with the Katsina State government, Prof. Godfrey Nzamuja, Director, Songhai Regional Centre, Port Novo, Benin Republic, had explained the operations of the Songhai Centre and how the state would benefit from the initiative.