Plateau State Launches Potato Value Chain Project

On Friday, Governor Caleb Mutfwang inaugurated the Potato Value Chain Project in Mangu, Plateau State, marking a significant step towards transforming the state's agricultural economy. The project, which includes a state-of-the-art tissue culture center and a wide range of farm equipment, aims to position Plateau as a global reference point for high-quality processed potato products.

Governor Mutfwang emphasized that the initiative goes beyond merely harvesting and selling raw potatoes, focusing instead on producing chips and flakes, thereby strengthening the transport and market systems. He announced that Plateau would begin supplying processed potatoes for school feeding programs, enhancing local welfare.

Mutfwang urged farmers to adopt modern farming practices and highlighted the project's achievements since its initiation in 2017, including the establishment of a modern tissue culture laboratory and various infrastructure developments. The governor expressed optimism that Plateau's potato story would transform within three to five years, reinforcing the state's commitment to agricultural advancement.