Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has expressed his disappointment and frustration over the theft of harvested rice from the state government’s farm in Jangwa, Awe Local Government Area.
The governor made his feelings known while receiving a delegation of sons and daughters of Azara community led by His Royal Highness, Sarkin Azara, Dr. Kabiru Musa Ibrahim, at the Government House, Lafia, on Thursday.
According to Governor Sule, the state government is pleased with the yield recorded from the farm, but saddened by the level of theft recorded during the harvest. “Whereas the state government is pleased with the yield recorded, it is however saddened by the level of theft recorded during the harvest,” he said.
Thieves invaded the government-owned farm, carting away an unspecified quantity of rice. He described the situation as very unfortunate, noting that such magnitude of theft was happening at a time when the state was doing everything possible to bring relief to the people and boost food security in the state and beyond.
Governor Sule warned those involved in the theft to desist from the unwholesome practice, stating that the state government would not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone caught.
“We will not be deterred. We are determined that Nasarawa State, being an agricultural state, that the government must be at the forefront in agricultural activities,” he assured.
The governor also thanked the traditional rulers and people of the area for their cooperation towards the successes recorded on the farm since the government’s agricultural programme began in the area.
The Nasarawa State Government had commenced bagging and storage of rice from its 2,000-hectare farm in Jangwa, Awe Local Government Area .
