Nigeria, May 26 -- Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has announced plans to begin the cultivation and export of flowers and vegetables tailored to international customer specifications.

The Governor made this known during an inspection visit to the greenhouses at one of his farms located along the Minna-Bida road, on Sunday.

He said the goal is to use greenhouses to produce vegetables all year round and supply nurseries to other greenhouses for further production.

He explained that modern farming techniques such as hydroponics and drip irrigation will be employed to meet the target. According to him, the pilot phase will focus on meeting the daily vegetable needs of residents before expanding to export.

Governor Bago, who ref...