Kano Assembly seek urgent intervention to curb tomato pest’s outbreak

Nigeriancurrent | 14-05-2026 11:57pm |

The Kano State Assembly Standing Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has expressed serious concern regarding an outbreak of Tuta Absoluta, a pest that is severely affecting tomato farms in the state. During a presentation of the committee's report on the outbreak, Committee Chairman Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim, representing the APC-Karaye constituency, highlighted the urgent need for intervention to address the crisis. The committee has been tasked with investigating the extent of the damage and recommending measures to mitigate the impact on local tomato production. The assembly is now considering the committee's findings and potential actions to support affected farmers.

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