Governor Bala Mohammed disclosed on Monday at the flaging-off aerial spray against Quelea birds at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International airport Bauchi . He said that the move was to ensure timely and effective control of the outbreak due to its emergency need. Represented by the state Commissioner of Agriculture, Professor Simon Madugu Yalams, the Governor described agriculture as the backbone of Bauchi economy, adding that the sector employs over 75% population of the State.
According to him, the bird is one of the most dangerous agricultural pests devastating crop production, threatening food security not only in Nigeria but Africa in General. He noted that scientists have estimated the number of Quelea birds at around 100 million, thus, a flock of 2 million Quelea birds can destroy 20 tonnes of grains on just one day.
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