ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TATA Group of Companies on emergency intervention in Agriculture.
The agreement seeks to engage young people in the state in mechanization service provision.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Niger state governor, Bologi Ibrahim said that the Governor signed on behalf of the State Government while the Country Director, Agriculture and Construction Equipment Division TATA Africa Services Nigeria, Engr. Chijoke Okoli signed for the Company.
“According to the MoU, TATA Group will provide assets, training, and technology while the State Government is expected to provide support in the areas of asset acquisition, infrastructure, and commodity price stability.
“The pact which is also expected to bring about an increase in productivity, yield, and earnings of the farmers will also lead to food security, and sustainable job creation for the teaming youth in the State among others.
“The agreement further indicated that Young graduates will serve as Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for the provision of the plow, harrow, ridge, and trailer services under Phase One, while planter, sprayer, and harvester will come under Phase Two,” the statement said.
