Kano Assembly raises alarm over tomato pest infestation, demands immediate intervention

Dailynigerian | 14-05-2026 09:57pm |

The Kano State Assembly Standing Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has reported a significant outbreak of Tuta Absoluta, a pest that is severely affecting tomato farms across the state. During a presentation to the assembly, Committee Chairman Ahmed Ibrahim, representing the Karaye constituency under the APC, detailed the findings of the committee's assessment of the situation. He emphasized the urgent need for immediate intervention to mitigate the impact of the pest on local agriculture and ensure the sustainability of tomato production in the region. The assembly is now calling for prompt action from relevant authorities to address the infestation.

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