The Kano State Deputy Governor, Dr. Nasiru Gawuna, has been elected as the Chairman of Forum of 36 States Commissioners for Agriculture at its inaugural meeting of Community of Practice held at Chida International Hotel, Abuja, on Thursday.
This was disclosed in a statement by Hassan Fagge, the Chief Press Secretary to Gawuna, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH in Kano, on Thursday.
Gawuna, who has been a Commissioner for Agriculture since 2014, was unanimously elected by the Commissioners of Agriculture in the country to lead their Forum due to his commitment and contribution to the development of the sector.
While thanking members of the Forum of the C.O.P for reposing their confidence in him, the Deputy Governor assured of continued contribution towards implementing policies and programmes initiated by the Federal and State Governments to develop agricultural activities.
In attendance during the meeting were the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Mustapha Badaru Shehuri, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, Commissioners for Agriculture from 36 States and other stakeholders.
The next meeting of the C.O.P of the State Commissioners for Agriculture will be held on May 12, 2022, in Kano.
