Rice farmers. |
Dangote, who said
this when he paid a courtesy visit on Governor Yahaya Bello at the
Government House, Lokoja, said his company was ready to partner with the
state to empower the people.
"The only thing
that can hinder us from building the biggest agricultural firm in Kogi
State is if the government doesn't give us the land. And I'm sure your
Excellency will make the land available, and you will also make the out
growers available.
"And be rest
assured that as soon as you make them available, we will bring a lot of
prosperity to Kogi State. Both your own name and our name will be
written in gold in terms of history that we actually brought prosperity
to Kogi state," he said.
He said the company
would provide improved seedlings, fertilizers, chemical and the needed
training for the out growers that will be taking part in the farming
activities by the time it take off.
"We will guarantee
to buy paddy rice from them and we will be fair to them. We want to
empower people in the state to become self sufficient and become rich
people like us. That is our target.
He said the Dangote Foundation would support the state in the areas of security and health.
Kogi State
Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello in his remarks commended Dangote for his
interest in the state, assuring that government would provide the needed
security and safe environment for his investment to thrive.
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