20/10/2026
FARMER GOVERNOR, THREE OTHER GOVERNORS AND BBBB HONOURED BY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA AT ITS 60TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Executive Governor of Niger State, His Excellency, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has received an Award of Recognition from the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) in recognition of his administration’s commitment to agricultural transformation, food security, and sustainable development.
The award was presented during the Society’s 60th Annual Conference and Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Kado, Abuja. Governor Bago was ably represented by the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman Gawu, and the Chief of Staff, Hon. Abdullahi Usman Gbatamangi. The recognition highlights his administration’s efforts to harness Niger State’s vast agricultural potential, promote farming, and position agriculture as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and rural development.
Other distinguished recipients included the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum; the Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency, Malam Umar Namadi; the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah; and the Senior Environmental Specialist and Task Team Lead of the World Bank-supported ACReSAL Project, Chief Dr. Joy Agene.
Also honoured was the Grand Leader of O’Salasi Movement and Initiator of New Niger Assured, Barr. Bello Bawa Bwari (BBBB), who received an Award of Recognition for his contributions to agricultural development and his distinguished leadership as former Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA).
In recognising Barr. Bwari, the Agricultural Society of Nigeria acknowledged his contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s biosafety regulatory framework, promoting evidence-based biotechnology, and supporting the safe application of modern agricultural technologies. The Society described his tenure as brief but impactful, noting that his commitment to biosafety regulation and agricultural innovation had left a notable mark on the sector.
Beyond his public service, Barr. Bwari continues to demonstrate his commitment to agricultural development by supporting farmers under the AGRI-LIFT initiative with fertilisers, other essential farming inputs, and agricultural machinery. These interventions are aimed at supporting farming activities, improving productivity, and empowering farmers at the grassroots, while contributing to food security and sustainable agricultural development.
The ASN at 60 Diamond Jubilee celebration, themed “Feeding the Future: Scaling Innovation, Resilience and Partnerships in Nigerian Agriculture,” brought together stakeholders to recognise contributions to the agricultural sector and explore pathways towards a more productive, innovative, and resilient future.
