Plateau to partner Ireland to increase potatoes production to curb insecurity

By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos

Plateau state Government on Friday said it will sustain its relationship with the Ireland Government to increase potatoes production as well as curb insecurity among other benefits.

Governor Simon Lalong stated this shortly after a familiarization visit to the Ireland Ambassador, Sean Hoy at the Embassy in Maitama, Abuja.

The Governor stressed that there was need to maintain cordial relationship with the Ireland Government considering that many of its citizens invest in plateau state.

“We have a lot of them investing in the state. Most of the construction work are done by Irish citizens and it is my duty as the governor to also reach out to understand and continue to maintain the relationship.”

The Governor called on citizens to embrace peace for development to thrive.

On his part, the Ireland Ambassador to Nigeria, Sean Hoy sued for collective efforts to return plateau to home of peace and tourism, saying the state has the highest number of Ireland citizens in the country.

“We have more Irish people living in plateau state than any other part of the county. We discussed with them the insecurity that has affected Jo’s in the last few weeks and we are very relieved that the situation is getting better, but it requires constant work.”

Hoy noted that Plateau state is blessed with natural resources and assured of collaboration to harness the natural endowment for economic development

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Plateau to partner Ireland to increase potatoes production to curb insecurity