ADVERTISEMENT

Kebbi Govt. approves N500m counterpart fund for rural roads, farming

The approval was contained in a statement signed by Gov. Bagudu’s Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Muazu Dakingari and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.

“The Rural Access Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) has more than N300 million while United States African Development Foundation has more than 500,000 US Dollars.

“The RAAMP project is to cover rural access roads in the state while USADF is to engage rice farmers, milk processors and makers of groundnut cake known as (Kuli-Kuli),” the statement said.

It said that the objective of approving the fund was to boost agricultural activities and ease transportation of agricultural produce.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Rivers Reps console tanker blast victims, seek aid from philanthropists

Rivers Reps console tanker blast victims, seek aid from philanthropists

Tinubu, Bill Gates says technology will curb corruption, aid Govt transparency

Tinubu, Bill Gates says technology will curb corruption, aid Govt transparency

Comply with EFCC's arrest, avoid disgracing former Benue Governors - Ortom

Comply with EFCC's arrest, avoid disgracing former Benue Governors - Ortom

UniAbuja female final year student declared missing

UniAbuja female final year student declared missing

JAMB releases fresh update on 2024 results

JAMB releases fresh update on 2024 results

Coalition lauds Speaker for pro-masses forum on State Police

Coalition lauds Speaker for pro-masses forum on State Police

Tinubu secures $600m seaport investment from Danish company

Tinubu secures $600m seaport investment from Danish company

‘Warri Boys in Lagos’ launches ₦1bn appeal fund for multipurpose complex

‘Warri Boys in Lagos’ launches ₦1bn appeal fund for multipurpose complex

Tinubu grants approval for design of Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway - Umahi

Tinubu grants approval for design of Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway - Umahi

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT