By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja

THE Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, Wednesday, disclosed the additional purchase of 2,000 tractors and other farm machineries ahead of wet season farming in the State.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Secretary, CPS, to the Governor of Niger State, Bologi Ibrahim, which also made it known that the Niger State Government in partnership with a diversified agriculture value chain group, Origin Group took the delivery of agricultural equipment.

Meanwhile, the statement revealed that Origin Group, using its proprietary themed support system called Total Agricultural Support Programme (TASP) in partnership with Campo Company of Brazil is engaging in a specialized agro-support programme with the Niger State Government.

Ibrahim said, “Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago led administration remains committed to the Agricultural revolution of the State and his desire to make Niger State an Agricultural hub of Nigeria.

“The Niger State Government in partnership with a diversified agriculture value chain group, Origin Group has taken delivery of agricultural equipment to scale up agricultural production and promote national policy on food security.

“Origin Group, using its proprietary themed support system called Total Agricultural Support Program (TASP) in partnership with Campo Company of Brazil is engaging in a specialized agro support program with the Niger State Government.

“The equipment received includes 500 large capacity tractors, 500 Harvesters of varying capacities and 1000 different agricultural and Irrigation equipment and farm implements.”

Meanwhile, according to the CPS, “The programme which is equally aimed at supporting 50,000 hectares fully irrigated food production hubs in Niger State will help the State to scale up its desire to deepen food production, wealth creation, and employment opportunities for the teeming population of the State.

“The landmark initiative when fully implemented will eradicate drudgery including 50% post-harvest and revenue losses by farmers.”