Katsina, Nigeria – Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina state is leading a government delegation to China to seal partnership deals with leading Chinese agricultural equipment manufacturers.
The deals are aimed at revolutionizing agriculture in Katsina State.
The visit, facilitated by Mr. Xu Xianrui, Managing Director of Woerka Nigeria Company Limited, and Ambassador Bernard Oshi of Ben 10 Equipment Inc., will help empower farmers and ensure food security in the state.
Oshi, while addressing newsmen about the visit, noted that Radda means well for the good people of Katsina State by first of all choosing to work with very competent partners on this life-changing projects.
He stated that Mr. Xianrui, currently the General Manager of Jinan Zhongnihaihe and Managing Director of Woerka Nigeria Company Ltd., and with over 10 years of dedication to the equipment and farming tractor business in Nigeria, has established himself as a key player in the industry.
He added that Mr. Xianrui, through his leadership, has integrated the best brands of Chinese equipment, ensuring a wide range of high-quality products for Nigerian customers with warehouses strategically located across Nigeria.
Oshi said Mr. Xianrui would provide technical support and spare parts supply to customers, ensuring seamless after-sales service.
During the trip, delegation visited Shandong Min Sheng Group, an agricultural and mining equipment manufacturing giant, and LOVOL, the operators of Weichai Lovol Heavy Industries.
They also inspected Solar Panels companies, Power Tillers, and Solar Water Pump and Agricultural Implements manufacturing firms.
The governor’s vision is to increase efficiency, precision, and output for farmers, while reducing drudgery and improving income.
To achieve this, he has ordered the immediate supply of 400 farming tractors and 4,000 agricultural water pumps.
Additional equipment to be procured includes Power Tillers, Mini Tractors with Mounted Implements, Rice Planter and Rice Transplanter Machines, Multi Crops Planters, Multi Crop Thrashers, Rice Millers, Rice Screening Machines, Rice Per-boilers, Rice Dis-stoners, Manure Broadcasters, Corn Stock Grinders, Fertilizer Applicators, Mobile Soil Testers, Plant Disease Screening and Direction Machines, and their accessories.
According to him, the Governor’s efforts aim to curb banditry and terrorism by engaging youths in gainful employment.
“His administration’s focus on agriculture is expected to have a positive impact on the state’s economy and security.”
On the governor’s stewardship in the state, Oshi said Radda’s verifiable records of achievement and accomplishments as a governor are there for everyone to see.
He quoted the governor as saying “I am just getting started”, as he sets his visionary sight on achieving greater goals for his people.”
