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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Bola Tinubu has approved hundreds of billions of naira for the expansion of 12 river basin projects across Nigeria in an effort to tackle hunger and strengthen food security.<\/p>\n

The Director of Finance at Hadejia Jama\u2019are River Basin, Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano on Saturday, said that President Tinubu\u2019s commitment to northern development through agriculture is no longer a hidden agenda.<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso explained that the approval for the expansion of the river basins would significantly boost food production and help combat hunger and starvation across the country.<\/p>\n

He commended the chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Alhaji Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, for ensuring that the budget for the revitalisation of the river basins was approved.<\/p>\n

He added that the role played by the House of Representatives Appropriation Committee chairman in securing budget approval clearly demonstrates his alignment with President Tinubu\u2019s vision and their shared commitment to reclaiming power in 2027.<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso further stated that the revitalisation of the river basins would enhance irrigation farming and increase Nigeria\u2019s self-sufficiency in food production.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe extend our heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership in also allocating 150 billion naira in the 2025 Appropriation Bill for the construction of a railway line in Kano City,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to him, the project is expected to revolutionise transportation, enhance connectivity, facilitate trade, and boost economic growth in the city.<\/p>\n

The Director of Finance also noted that the railway line would improve the quality of life for Kano residents and position the city as a hub for commerce and industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident Tinubu\u2019s administration has demonstrated a clear focus on infrastructure development, as reflected in the 2025 budget\u2019s emphasis on revitalising hospitals and investing in healthcare infrastructure.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe acknowledge President Tinubu\u2019s efforts to stimulate economic recovery and growth, as evident in the 2025 budget\u2019s projections, including another allocation of billions of naira for the revitalisation of over 12 dams for irrigation farming,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added that the revitalisation of irrigation farming would lead to the much-needed food security that would make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production.<\/p>\n

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