Governor Malam Umar Namadi, this afternoon, received a high-powered delegation from the Indian agro-tech company, CornTech Seeds Private Limited, at the Government House. The delegation was led by the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Venkateswarlu Yaganti.
During the visit, both parties signed a three-year Memorandum of Cooperation to boost agricultural productivity in Jigawa State through hybrid seed technology. Speaking at the event, Governor Namadi said the partnership aligns with his 12-point agenda to improve food security and livelihoods across the state.
Mr. Yaganti explained that the initiative would introduce advanced maize, rice, wheat, and vegetable seeds to farmers. “We will also carry out trials tailored to Jigawa’s climate, provide farmer training, extension support, and post-harvest management,” he stated.
The agreement is expected to increase crop yields, enhance sustainable agriculture, and support farmers with modern techniques to meet growing food demand in the region.