Barrister Simon Lalong the Executive Governor of Plateau State has forged on with his plans for boost agricultural production in Plateau state, by visiting an indigenous potato farm being ran by Vicampro Nig. Ltd and providing high productivity seedlings to the management of the farm.

The operators of the farm, who are mainly indigenous farmers have partnered with both the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Agriculture in Plateau state to utilise new and improved potato seedlings for higher yield.

At a ceremony held at Vicampro farms today, Lalong and his team, including the deputy Governor, Prof. Sunny Tyoden, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Rufus Bature, the APC Chairman, Mr Letep Dabang, Chief of Staff to the Government House, Mr. John Dafaan were on hand to  handover and plant new seedlings in support of the farm.

Lalong’s visit to the farm is hardly surprising, given his contant support to agricultural projects and initiatives, since ascending office in May 29th 2015.

Recall that ViewPointNigeria reported of his commitment to pay the counterpart fundings of numerous African Development Bank agricultural projects in Plateau including – the Fadama II Potato value chain project, Fadama III tomato development project and several other agricultural initiatives.

Below are pictures:

Governor Simon Lalong speaking at the potato seedlings launch at Vicampro Ltd

Governor Simon Lalong and one the Executive of Vicampro Nig. Ltd

One of Vicampro’s executive explaining the position of things to Governor Simon Lalong

Prof Sunny Tyoden at the Vicampro Potato launch

One of the Executive of Vicampro Nig Ltd with seedlings provided

One of the Executive of Vicampro Nig Ltd (middle) with other Vicampro staff

A traditional ruler, John Dafaan, the Chief of Staff to Governor Simon Lalong and Mr Rufus Bature, Secretary to the State Government

Letep Dabang, APC Chairman, A traditional Ruler and John Dafaan, Chief of Staff to Governor Simon Lalong

Staff of Vicampro Nig. Ltd at launch of new seedlings with Governor Simon Lalong and his entourage from the Plateau Government

Governor, Simon Lalong planting potatos at a ceremony at Vicampro farms Nig Ltd.

Deputy Governor, Prof Sunny Tyoden planting potatos at a ceremony at Vicampro farms Nig Ltd.

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Lalong continues agricultural strides with visit to Vicampro, an indigenous Potato mechanized farm