The federal government refuted the claim that the Northeast was excluded from the Special Agricultural Processing Zone (SAPZ) project introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
According to the government, only three of the six northeastern states – Borno, Gombe and Bauchi expressed interest in participating in the SAPZ program, while states that have not yet shown interest are Yobe, Taraba and Adamawa.
Clarification was conducted by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security on Saturday AboubacarThey believe it is wrong to accuse the executive of the executive of the lawmakers when implementing the project.
The minister spoke with reporters in the office, and he explained that not only the northeastern part of the SAPZ project, but some of the states have already participated in the second phase of the program.
“Revising misunderstandings about the Northeast being ruled out is crucial“The minister said, pointing out “Inclusion is at the heart of this administration and all stakeholders are carried in the design and implementation of the development plan.”
Kyari added that some states showed interest in the project but did not meet the requirements.
“States must express interest and meet specific requirements. Some states have not done so yet.” The minister added.
Naija News Recalling that the National Assembly’s Northeast Caucus was accused of President Tinubu Ball The region has short rules in the implementation of major projects, political appointments and other government decisions.
The allegations were filed Thursday by the Caucus, an umbrella machine for senators and members of the House of Representatives, Northeast Geopolitical Region.
The caucus calls on the president to review certain actions of his government by soliciting fair representatives from the Northeast, which is composed of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Talaba and Yube states.
They announced their posts at a press conference held in the Abuja National Assembly while demanding fairness and equity.
The caucus on Thursday, especially It is said to be excluded by the government Starting with a $530 million agricultural development program jointly funded by the Federal Government, the African Development Bank (AFDB), the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) and the International Agricultural Development Fund (IFAD).
Danjuma Goje, the head of the caucus, said on development that although the region accounts for one-third of Nigeria’s total land community and is Nigeria’s largest producer of livestock and other food products, the group is not satisfied with the group.
