Nigeria Needs Farming Support Laws To Regulate Agricultural Sector – Lower Benue MD Ninga

Engr. Terese Ninga, Managing Director of the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, emphasized the need for farming support laws in Nigeria to regulate the agricultural sector effectively.

Ninga argued that a defined law governing the government-farmer relationship and providing support to the agricultural ecosystem is crucial for development. He highlighted the lack of such laws in the sector, leading to haphazard activities and limited growth.

Ninga also mentioned the collaboration between the Lower Benue River Basin and the Benue State government to facilitate rice production through land clearing and development. He expressed gratitude for his appointment by Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Tinubu, stressing the importance of community support for government initiatives.

The article also mentioned the region's coverage and the support of traditional rulers in enhancing community projects.