Sokoto state government sign agreement with Chinese Agricultural firm

Province of China, for the establishment of a demonstration farm and boosting of agriculture in the state.

According to the Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal’s spokesperson, Imam Imam, this agreement has made Sokoto one of the beneficiaries of the 100 agricultural projects to be sited in developing countries which was announced by the Chinese President, Ji Xinping during the South-South Cooperation meeting held in September 2015.

The deal will see to the application of new technology for cultivation of crops such as corn, wheat, tomatoes and onions.