FG PLANS TO REVIEW THE CONCESSION OF SILOS

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono has stated that the Federal Government would review the concessioning of its silos leased to private firms in the country. This was stated in a press release made available to the media.

Nanono disclosed this during his inspection tour to the 250, 000 capacity metric tonnes silos facility  in Jahun local Government Area of Jigawa State over the weekend saying the  Federal Government (FG) would revoke the license of any concessionaire who failed had to meet the terms of its agreement with the FMARD.

 He pointed out that “I am here to see some of the silos leased to the companies and see whether they are doing the job in accordance with the concession agreement’’.

  Adding that “We will review all the concessions to see if they met the necessary conditions. If they do; we allow them to continue and revoke those who do not comply’’

The minister noted that the silos were provided in different parts of the country for strategic reserves towards enhancing  the food security programme of  the FG which is in line with President’ s agenda for the sector, stressing that the facilities are also designed to mop up excess grains during the harvest season for preservation and price stability.

In his remarks, the Governor represented by the Secretary to the  Jigawa State Government, Alhaji  Adamu Abdulkadir Fanini, who accompanied the minister on the Inspection tour said the state Government would key into the FG’s policies and programmes in agriculture to create more jobs for the growth of the economy.

In his brief on the facility to the Minister, the Regional Director, North West in the Ministry, Engr. Olusegun Owolabi, said that all the activities at the site were being handled by the concessionaire saying this included staffing, maintenance and purchasing of grains for storage under the supervision of the Ministry.