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.

The Director of Finance at Hadejia Jama’are River Basin, Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano on Saturday, said that President Tinubu’s commitment to northern development through agriculture is no longer a hidden agenda.

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.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.

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’s vision and their shared commitment to reclaiming power in 2027.

Kwankwaso further stated that the revitalisation of the river basins would enhance irrigation farming and increase Nigeria’s self-sufficiency in food production.

“We 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,” he said.

According to him, the project is expected to revolutionise transportation, enhance connectivity, facilitate trade, and boost economic growth in the city.

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.


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