Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has applauded the Taraba State Green House, popularly known as the Cucumber Farm, expressing optimism that the project will strengthen food security and help tackle hunger in the North-East and across Nigeria.
Commissioning the project during the North East Governors’ Forum summit in Jalingo, the governors expressed deep concern over a looming food shortage in the coming year.
A statement by Emmanuel Bello, Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications to Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, described the commissioning as “something revolutionary that happened in Jalingo.”
Apart from Governor Kefas, the host, and Governor Zulum, other governors in attendance included Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), and Mai Mala Buni (Yobe).
According to Bello:
“Governor Agbu Kefas led five other governors to commission the remodelled Green House Farm. The locals fondly call it the Cucumber Farm, but it is actually one of the best greenhouses in the country.
The world-class technology ensures vegetables are cultivated all year long, regardless of climatic conditions. Apart from the famous green pepper, the world-class tomatoes here are among the best in the market—healthy, fleshy, and nutritious. Experts say Taraba State has now become the headquarters of vegetables in the country.”
He further noted that the project is being driven by Ohad Shtilman and Eyal Tal, alongside a skilled TSI team, who have ensured that lessons were learned from the farm’s earlier collapse. They are determined to close gaps and run a sustainable enterprise.
“Already,” Bello added, “the market is surging with prospects, as buyers and sellers are lining up to take advantage of the business. Investors are also showing renewed interest in this deeply profitable venture.
