As part of determination to ensure food security and boost Rice Production in Kogi State, Governor Idris Wada has flag off anti pest control by spraying chemicals to prevent Quela birds from attacking the rice farm. Governor Wada stated that in with the Agricultural agenda of the Federal Government Kogi has already keyed into it through Accelerated Rice Production in the state.
He explained that Kogi State intends to produce rice in large commercial quantities, adding that the stated has commenced harvest of the Accelerated Rice Programme and facing the serious challenge of Quela Birds attack on the rice farm on daily basis.
He commended the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development who responded quickly the clarion call by the state government for assistance by providing a spraying air craft with chemical to check mate the rampaging birds.
Wada also lauded the supportive efforts of the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has he said has assisted Kogi state in its Agriculture Transformation Agenda through Accelerated Rice Production.
Earlier in his address, the Coordinator of Accelerated Rice Production Project in the state, A.K. Mohammed said with the Federal Government quick response, the sky will be limit in rice production in the state
