Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has applauded the Taraba State Green House popularly known as Cucumber Farm, expressing optimism that it would protect food security and settle the hunger crisis in the North East and Nigeria at large.

While commissioning the project during the summit of the North East Governors, the forum expressed worried about the shortage of food next year.

A statement by Emmanuel Bello, the Special Adviser, Media and Digital Communications, to Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, described said the commissioning was something revolutionary that happened in Jalingo."

Apart from Kefas the host and Zulum, other Governors in attendance are Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Bala Muhammed (Bauchi), Yahaya Inuwa (Gombe) and Mai Mala Buni (Yobe).

Bello said, "Governor Agbu Kefas led other five governors to commission the remodelled Green House Farm. The locals are fond of calling the vast vegetable plantation the Cucumber Farm, but it is actually one of the best green houses in the country.

"The world-class technology ensures that vegetables are cultivated all year long irrespective of climatic conditions. Apart from the famous green pepper, the world-class tomatoes here are clearly the best in the market. Healthy, fleshy, and nutritious, experts say Taraba State has invariably become the headquarters of vegetables in the country.

"Moreover, at the forefront of the push are the duo of Ohad Shtilman and Eyal Tal, who are working with a brilliant team of the TSI to ensure the survival of the project. The group has obviously learnt from experience when the farm once collapsed. They are thus determined to deal with all the loopholes and run a successful enterprise.

"Already, the market is surging with prospects as many buyers and sellers are lining up to take advantage of the business. Investors are also showing renewed interest in the deeply profitable venture."

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