Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has flagged off Kwara State
University's College of Agriculture at Ilesha-Baruba, Baruten local
government area at a contractual cost of N907 million.
Speaking at the flag off on Tuesday, the governor promised that his administration will continue to provide needed incentives for agricultural practices to enhance the ability of farmers to compete in international markets.
According to Gov Ahmed, "as we are battling issues relating to food insecurity and unemployment, it is important that we provide cutting edge education to ensure we produce knowledgeable young commercial farmers and professionals, as well as provide all private sectors with required research for innovation and growth”.
Speaking at the flag off on Tuesday, the governor promised that his administration will continue to provide needed incentives for agricultural practices to enhance the ability of farmers to compete in international markets.
According to Gov Ahmed, "as we are battling issues relating to food insecurity and unemployment, it is important that we provide cutting edge education to ensure we produce knowledgeable young commercial farmers and professionals, as well as provide all private sectors with required research for innovation and growth”.