Plateau is to commence exportation of Irish potatoes next year as part of efforts to boost its revenue, State Governor, Simon Lalong said on Sunday. Addressing newsmen in Jos on the tourism potentials of state
, Lalong said that the state had the most unique weather in Nigeria where potatoes could thrive well.
The governor said exporting the commodity implied generating revenue to provide more development projects and employment opportunities for the youth.
Speaking on the Jos Carnival, which ended on Saturday, Lalong said that the fiesta did not only reposition Plateau as a holiday destination in Nigeria and beyond, but also showcased the agricultural prowess of the state to investors.
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, Lalong said that the state had the most unique weather in Nigeria where potatoes could thrive well.
The governor said exporting the commodity implied generating revenue to provide more development projects and employment opportunities for the youth.
Speaking on the Jos Carnival, which ended on Saturday, Lalong said that the fiesta did not only reposition Plateau as a holiday destination in Nigeria and beyond, but also showcased the agricultural prowess of the state to investors.
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Frank Imeh
Lalong is working u said, have u check if the pple of d state r nt sufferin fr food shortage?
Salako Saint's Stephen
Don't mind them one them us last year that our state is rice producing state now and they invite Mr mumu to come and open since then we could not see the sack in the market talk less of rice. We are no more fool
Endy Edeson
Salako: Which State are you talking about about?