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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has directed the Ministry of Agriculture to procure and deploy chemicals to combat a mysterious disease affecting rice farms in parts of Shanga Local Government Area.<\/p>\n

The directive was issued on Thursday during a visit to Shanga, as contained in a statement by the governor\u2019s special adviser on media and publicity, Yahaya Sarki.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have received reports of an unusual disease or pest infestation damaging rice farmlands. In response, I instructed the Commissioner for Agriculture to assess the situation. I have since approved the immediate procurement of chemicals to fumigate the affected farms,\u201d Governor Idris stated.<\/p>\n

He reassured farmers of the government\u2019s prompt intervention, particularly in Duggu, Gebbe, and Kukuni\u2014key rice-producing communities.<\/p>\n

Recognizing Shanga\u2019s strategic role in agriculture and commerce, the Governor also pledged to enhance infrastructure development, including road construction.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome roads are already under construction, but we will do more to improve infrastructure in this area,\u201d he affirmed.<\/p>\n

He further assured farmers that the distribution of free fertilizer and grains would continue, reinforcing the government\u2019s agricultural support programs.<\/p>\n

Governor Idris also reiterated his administration\u2019s commitment to statewide development, emphasizing that education remains free in Kebbi State, with the government covering registration, tuition, examination fees, accommodation, and student upkeep allowances.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo support parents, we are fully funding students\u2019 education. Additionally, we have increased feeding expenses for students from \u20a6175 million to \u20a6300 million,\u201d he disclosed.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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