ASHENEWS reports that the Katsina State government has attributed the drop in food prices to the partnership between the state and the federal government in addressing insecurity.
Katsina state governor, Dikko Radda, stated this when he appeared on ‘Arise Morning Show.’
He noted that his administration had earlier priories three key areas of the economy namely agriculture, industrialization for economic growth, and reducing the number of out-of-school children.
However, he noted that the state has felt immediate and visible impact in the agric sector having strengthen security in the region.
“After our inauguration into office, we visited the President and told him that we need support to tackle insecurity in the north-west region as well as support in terms of improving agricultural productivity,” Radda explained.
“The synergy with the federal government has paid off with the creation of the Livestock Ministry and increased support for the Ministry of Agricultural.
“This strategic partnership has led to an impressive increase in farmland cultivation. In the last farming season, we witnessed improvement in terms of land cultivation. Our farmers were able to cultivate about 95% of our land in Katsina state,” Radda noted, which has significantly contributed to the decline in food prices.
“Last year, we were buying a bag of maize for above 100,000 naira. Today, a bag of maize sells for between 50,000 to 54,000 naira,” he added, celebrating the substantial price drop.
The governor also shared details on the ongoing security dialogues, which are crucial for sustaining this agricultural revival.
“Just yesterday, I had a meeting with the Zamfara state governor and the NSA as well as the Minister of Defence where we strategized on how to holistically look at security issues and how to address them,” he said, indicating a continuous effort to maintain the peace necessary for economic activities.”
Highlighting the dramatic change, he said “Last year, a bag of maize cost over ₦100,000. Today, that same bag sells for between ₦50,000 and ₦54,000.”
The governor emphasized that ongoing security dialogues are critical to maintaining this progress.
“Just yesterday, I met with the Zamfara State Governor, the National Security Adviser (NSA), and the Minister of Defence to strategize on a holistic approach to security issues,” he revealed.
Radda further said that with strengthened security, a booming agricultural sector and massive investments in education, the state is positioning itself as a model for economic recovery and social transformation in Northern Nigeria.
