The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammed Abubakar, inaugurated three rural farm markets and five-hectare commercial pasture in Gombe State to minimise rural-urban migration.
The reports that the markets were located in Kashere community in Akko Local Government Area; Billiri community in Billiri Local Government and Kuri community in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government.
Abubakar while inaugurating the projects said the Federal Government was concerned about the development of rural communities in efforts to assist farmers market their goods while boosting their incomes.
Represented by Zonal Director, North East, Umar Mohammed, Abubakar said it was part of the mandate of the ministry to promote agricultural activities while partnering with other stakeholders where necessary.
He stated that the Federal Government had prioritised the agriculture sector in view of its huge potential in providing jobs, boosting food security and improving the wellbeing of rural dwellers.
According to him, government will continue to invest in the sector to develop its value chain especially in rural communities to ensure that more youths were engaged and discouraged from migrating to urban centres.
