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The Farm Manager, (right) Mr. Mukaila Ibrahim briefing the Hon. Commissioner about the progress of the Centre.
Mallam Alakawa (2nd left) inspecting the Generator's house at the Centre.
Hon. Commissioner inspecting some of the facilities at the Centre.
Mallam Alakawa leading the Ministry's team to the Kwara State Youth Farm Training Centre located at Malete, Moro LGA.

Yusuf Ganiyu Adebisi
Press Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

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