Sokoto State Government Signs Agreement With A Chinese Agricultural Firm (Pics)

Earlier today, the Sokoto government signed a
memorandum of understanding with a Chinese
firm, Henan Province of China, for the
establishment of a demonstration farm and
boosting of agriculture in the state. According to
the Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal's
spokesperson, Imam Imam, this agreement has
made Sokoto one of the beneficiaries of the 100
agricultural projects to be sited in developing
countries which was announced by the Chinese
President, Ji Xinping during the South-South
Cooperation meeting held in September 2015.
The deal will see to the application of new
technology for cultivation of crops such as;
corn, wheat, tomatoes and onions