Mustapha gingers up Region One farmers

Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha with farmers. (Ministry of Agriculture photo)

Farmers in several villages in Region One were yesterday urged to get involved in the large-scale production of spices and ginger, a release from the Ministry of Agriculture said.

During an outreach to Sebai, Canal Bank, and Port Kaituma in the Matarkai sub-district, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha told the farmers that the government has made steps to make the region a hub for large-scale production of various spices.

His visit came just days after  President  Irfaan Ali toured the region to meet with residents. During the meeting.