Sokoto government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Henan
Province of China for the establishment a demonstration farm and boosting
of agriculture in the state.
With this agreement, Sokoto has become one of the beneficiaries of the 100
agricultural projects to be sited in developing countries which was
announced by the Chinese President, Ji Xinping during the South-South
Cooperation meeting held in September 2015.
The deal will see to the application of new technology for cultivation of
crops such as corn, wheat, tomatoes and onions.
A statement issued from China by the spokesman of Governor Aminu Waziri
Tambuwal, Malam Imam Imam, said the agreement also provides room for
experts from Sokoto and Henan Province to carry out joint analysis and
study of climatic conditions, soil moisture status, crop cultivation
techniques and plant protection and quarantine
It will also promote lease investment and promotion of agricultural
machinery between the two entities.
Speaking at the signing of the agreement in Zhengzhou, the capital city of
Henan Province, Governor Tambuwal said as the largest producer of food and
agric machinery in China, Henan Provice has a lot to offer Sokoto.
“They have some of the best agricultural machinery industries in the world.
From simple ones to the complicated. Having gone round the factories and
demonstration farms, we will choose the best one for our state.
“Signing this agreement today has given our decision to embrace mechanised
agriculture a huge boost. We will quickly work to set up a joint working
group to ensure its implementation,” the Governor added.
While the state commissioner of agriculture, Umar nagwari signed on behalf
of Sokoto government, King Xue, the General manager of Henan Holding
Industries signed on behalf of the Chinese.