One of the greatest critics of the Goodluck Jonathan federal administration is the APC governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso. But on Friday, he honoured Akin Adesina, theminister of agriculture, who is of the PDP.

Kwankwaso named an 100-hectare irrigation farm in Kano state after the minister in recognition of his support to Kano farmers.Speaking at the event, the minister thanked the governor for naming the Akinwumi Adesina Magaga Irrigation Farm after him.

He called on irrigation farmers in Kano state to organize themselves in order to access the federal government N26billion Dry Season Scheme Fund. He also said that the FG will support with quality farm inputs.

The minister expressed satisfaction over the level of work at the irrigation site which covers 100 hectares, noting that the project would not only boost food production in the state but in the country at large.

He commended Kwankwaso administration for initiating the laudable project which is expected to provide thousands of job opportunities to the teeming youths in the state especially those from Kabo and Gwarzo local government areas.Responding, Governor Rabi'u Kwankwaso said that there are over 300 farmers cultivating the land, disclosing that the state government named Magaga Irrigation site after the Minister for his support and concern to Kano farmers.

The governor directed the state Ministry of Agriculture to expand the site to cover adjoining farms for maximum benefit, adding that it must be we leveled so that all farmers can easily cultivate their farms without problem.

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