In view of the economic recession, Darius Ishaku, Taraba state governor, has said that his state has diversified into tomatoes, rice and tea production, Leadership reports. The governor speaking to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa noted that Taraba state is known for agriculture, mining and tourism.

According to him, President Muhammadu Buhari has set the course by diversification and Taraba is working on diversification.

Ishaku said: “Our problem is finance but we are doing our best in spite of the financial crunch and very soon we will start to get one or two of the plants or industries that were otherwise closed down, vandalized and looted completely. We want to start them going and that is why going to Germany was very useful to me.

“Already, we have started the green house project which Israelis are building for us and we are going to be bringing in tomatoes here. “By January, you will see fresh tomatoes made in Taraba. Taraba rice is working but we are working on a bigger one. We are working on other fields as the corn and we are working and making sure that we have a lot of plantation. Of course, the Highland tea.

“I have just come from India, Dazley, where they are planting tea. We should be able to work on the tea so that the whole Island will be filled with tea. Our tea is registered as the second best in the world after Sri Lanka,” he added.

Meanwhile, the governor said the 3050 WM Mambilla power project would soon come on stream. 40 Chinese engineers visited the site located at Gembu accompanied by officials from the Federal Ministry Power, Works. He said: “By the grace of God it will soon start. We are working hard toward its commencement and that will add 3050 megawatts to the grid and help the country in power requirements. It is one of the things that we will have to work seriously to make sure that the power shortage is stopped in the country.”

Aufbauh:
Most of the pessimists' of the 'change regime' are either naysayers who never wish Nigeria should work or cavemen who never travel out of their domain.

If you're privilege to go round Nigeria especially the Northern states you'll understand that the present food scarcity orchestrated by the absolute ban in the importation is a blessing to the Nigeria economy particularly and Nigerians in general.

All states must not farm before we get out of the food scarcity which has been the direct effect of the present hardship.
If few states have had oil that has taken care of the nation's fuel demands and exportation for revenue generation over the years then,it is possible for some few states to achieve our internal food demands and subsequent exportation.

Pavore9:


I do not agree with where you posted "All states must not farm before we get out of the food scarcity". You need to view it from the point of individual empowerment.

Aufbauh:


Sorry i mean to say "All states must not necessarily engage in commercial farming for exportation".
Be that as it may,every states must understand their comparative advantage to engage in the diversifying of the economy and not necessarily jump into adventure that is not cost effective.

Aufbauh:
Most of the pessimists' of the 'change regime' are either naysayers who never wish Nigeria should work or cavemen who never travel out of their domain.

If you're privilege to go round Nigeria especially the Northern states you'll understand that the present food scarcity orchestrated by the absolute ban in the importation is a blessing to the Nigeria economy particularly and Nigerians in general.

All states must not farm before we get out of the food scarcity which has been the direct effect of the present hardship.
If few states have had oil that has taken care of the nation's fuel demands and exportation for revenue generation over the years then,it is possible for some few states to achieve our internal food demands and subsequent exportation.