The Gambian government has taken a major step toward boosting food security by looking to Nigeria’s successful agricultural strategies – specifically those of Kebbi State – as a model to replicate.
On Tuesday, a high-level delegation led by Mr. Alhagie Nyangado, Permanent Secretary at The Gambia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, embarked on a study visit to Kebbi State in northwestern Nigeria. The team paid a courtesy call on Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi.
Mr. Nyangado praised Nigeria’s progress in agricultural development, highlighting Kebbi State’s notable achievements in rice cultivation. He described it as an inspiring example for other African nations striving to achieve food self-sufficiency.
Governor Idris, in response, noted that Kebbi’s agricultural success is built on strong foundations laid by past administrations that made food production a top priority. He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to building on those efforts to maintain the state’s leadership in rice production.
Kebbi State is widely recognised as a powerhouse in Nigeria’s rice sector, having played a key role in the Federal Government’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme and other large-scale agricultural initiatives.
The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation between The Gambia and Nigeria, especially in areas of agricultural innovation, knowledge-sharing, and sustainable food production.
