Kaduna to become grape-farming hub in Nigeria, says Sani

Kaduna Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has assured grape farmers that the government will continue to provide seedlings, mechanisation, training, and other services to them to improve the yield of the produce per hectare.

The Governor made the pledge when he met members of the Grapes Producers Processor And Marketers Association of Nigeria (NGRAPPMAN), led by its National President, Alhaji Abdullahi Dalhatu at the weekend.

Sani pointed out that Kudan local government will not only be a grape-farming hub in the country, but the Kaduna State Government will also support businesses around the value chain.

According to reports, the Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna State accounts for 85% of the country’s grapes production, largely due to its favourable climatic and soil conditions.

Sani commended the association for promoting Kaduna as a major grape-producing State, assuring members of his Government’s readiness to support the sector.

According to him, the State is on track to further increase its grapes production, potentially positioning Nigeria among top 10 grapes-producing countries in Africa, with the government’s continued support.

The Governor added that the government will create an enabling environment for the farmers’ businesses to thrive, and create jobs and other businesses.

Earlier, the President of NGRAPPMAN commended the Governor for his agro-friendly policies and programmes, recognizing that they have enhanced agriculture, alleviating poverty, and driven economic growth.