Yahaya Unveils New Fertilizer Plant in Gombe

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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, yesterday, commissioned the Al-Yuma Fertilizer and Chemical Company in Kwadon, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of the state.

He said his administration would continue to unlock the agricultural potential of Gombe State by supporting agro-allied industries, which he said were crucial to the state’s socio-economic development.

“We will continue to unlock Gombe’s agricultural potential by supporting these industries,” highlighting the company’s role in creating jobs and providing essential farming inputs to boost food production and sufficiency. 

He expressed his resolve to continue to foster a thriving agricultural sector in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, especially his determination to increase agricultural production in order to ensure sufficient food in the country and guarantee food security.

“Our government is 100% committed to developing agriculture, the state and nation’s largest employer. And since taking office in 2019, food security has been a major focus for us. We believe development hinges on it,” Yahaya said.

He maintained that Gombe’s vast arable land and large population were enough to facilitate food security, stressing that, “There’s no reason for Nigeria to rely on food imports when we have the resources to feed ourselves.”

Acknowledging the role of the private sector, he said, “While job creation is primarily the responsibility of the private sector, government’s role is to provide an enabling environment. We are therefore ready to support any entrepreneur who wants to establish a business in Gombe State.”