Yobe partners Islamic Development Bank to enhance agro-allied industries
Yobe partners Islamic Development Bank to enhance agro-allied industries
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has expressed its willingness to partner with Yobe in development of the state’s agro-allied industries.
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Mr Javed khan, Senior Agriculture Specialist of the Bank, stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to Gov Mai Mala Buni in Damaturu on Tuesday.
He noted that the commitment of the state to meet its obligation for the partnership was impressive and encouraging.
Khan said he led a team of the bank’s officials on an assessment tour of the state to see the documents developed and the preparations on ground for the smooth take off of the project.
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“We are working towards a target in the next three months for the state to obtain approval from the bank for the project.
“The working synergy between our team and your team suggests that we will achieve our target within the stipulated time frame.
“We were initially discouraged not to come to Yobe state, citing insecurity but we insisted on coming and are impressed with the peace and security, and the government’s commitment to the project,” Khan said.
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Responding, Buni commended the bank for not listening to naysayers , whom he described as “ enemies of progress of the state”.
“l am glad you did not listen to them, some of whom have never been anywhere close to Yobe state but giving stories about what they don’t know.
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“You are now here and you have seen things for yourselves and can tell the story better. We are ready for this partnership using agriculture to drive the economy of our state and the people.
“All the 17 local government areas in the state are now accessible and the people can access their farms and make this proposed project successful,” Buni said.
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The governor explained the importance of agriculture to the people, adding that the project would guarantee food security and economic prosperity in the state’s post insurgency recovery programme.
“The resilience exhibited by our people in embracing agriculture being their major preoccupation to rebuild their lives after the protracted insecurity is very encouraging and needs to be supported,” he said.
