Jigawa Government has announced new agricultural programme called “J-Agric” to ensure brighter future for civil servants.
Gov. Umar Namadi announced the programme on Wednesday in Dutse at the 2024 Workers Day celebration.
He explained that under the programme, government would provide opportunities for workers to invest in agriculture.
He said “I’m glad to unveil a new programme initiated by this administration to secure the present and future lives of our workers.
“A sustainable agricultural programme is underway to provide free farmlands and financial loans to Jigawa civil servants for the purpose of agriculture.
“The state government, through the J-Agric programme, will provide greater opportunities for workers to invest in agriculture.”
Namadi added that under the programme, the government shall facilitate workers’ easy access to farmlands and credit facilities through cooperatives and other financial institutions.
This, he said, is to assure workers and their families brighter future even after retirement.
“This is part of the administration’s plans through deliberate policy to improve the lives of people and food security,” Namadi said.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Sunusi Alhassan, commended the governor for the gesture.
Alhassan, however, urged the state government to expedite the launch of the programme as the rainy season is fast approaching “so as to ensure maximum benefit for all.”