Speaking while flagging off the distribution last weekend, Governor Babagana Zulum who was represented by the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Bawu Musami said agriculture has always been the backbone of the nation’s economy and that it was very significant in Borno State.

He noted that the rainy season farming was no longer sustainable due to the effects of climate change which informed the need for extensive irrigation farming.

“The dry season farming support from the VSF is timely and will go a long way in providing food in the state and the nation at large.

“I, therefore, urge the beneficiaries to make good use of the farm inputs given to them and make their communities have enough food,” Zulum said.