By Jemilu Hassan
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Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has strongly condemned the theft of a significant quantity of rice from the state government’s farm in the Jangwa community of Awe Local Government Area. The governor expressed his disappointment and frustration during a meeting with a delegation from the Azara community, led by Sarkin Azara, Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim, at the Government House in Lafia.
Governor Sule described the theft as a serious setback to the government’s efforts to bolster food security and support residents amid economic challenges. “While the state government is pleased with the yield recorded, it is saddened by the level of theft during the harvest,” Sule remarked.
The governor emphasized that the state’s agricultural programs are crucial to its economic development and food security. He condemned the actions of the criminals, calling their activities unfortunate, especially given the state’s intensified efforts to combat hunger and improve agricultural productivity.
“This level of theft is disheartening, particularly at a time when we are doing everything possible to bring relief to our people and ensure food security in Nasarawa and beyond,” he said.
Governor Sule issued a stern warning, vowing that those caught stealing from the farm would face the full wrath of the law. Despite the incident, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural development and food security.
The Nasarawa State Government has been working tirelessly to promote agricultural development and food security in the state. Recently, the state government commenced harvesting its 2,000-hectare rice farm in Jangwa Awe Local Government, with 200 jumbo bags of rice collected from 14 hectares using three combined harvesters.
The state government has also begun bagging and storing the harvested rice, with Governor Sule emphasizing the importance of secure storage to preserve the harvested rice.
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