The Kwara Government on Wednesday said it would disburse N214 million loan to farmers to boost agricultural activities in the state.
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The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Anthony Towoju, said the disbursement of the loan to 172 farmers, through a commercial bank, had been concluded.
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Towoju said the money would assist the farmers to cultivate 2,580 hectares of rice, maize, soya beans and cassava in the state.
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The commissioner reiterated the determination of the government to transform the agricultural sector.
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He said the state government would continue to provide enabling environment for farmers to ensure food security and to promote commercial agriculture.
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He also appealed to the youth to embrace agriculture as a noble profession, where their economic needs could be sustained.
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