By Mercy Aikoye
The Niger State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TATA Group of Companies on emergency intervention in Agriculture.
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, the intervention agreement signed in Abuja was to engage the youth of the state in mechanisation service provision.
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 teeming youth in the state among others.
The agreement further indicated that young graduates will serve as Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for the provision of plow, harrow, ridge, and trailer services under Phase 1, while planter, sprayer, and harvester will come under Phase 2.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago signed on behalf of the state government, while the Country Director, Agriculture, and Construction Equipment Division, TATA Africa Services Nigeria, Engr. Chijoke Okoli, signed up for the company.
The Governor expressed optimism that the MoU will come to fruition and achieve the desired results.
The Country Director, Agriculture and Construction Equipment Division, TATA Africa Services Nigeria, Engr. Chijoke Okoli assured that TATA as an established multinational conglomerate, will ensure it delivers its part of the agreement.
