Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has commended the Taraba State Greenhouse Project, also known as the Cucumber Farm, saying that the project would boost food security and mitigate hunger across the North East and the country.
Zulum gave the commendation while commissioning the remodelled facility in Jalingo during the North East Governors’ Forum summit, where the governors raised concerns over looming food shortages next year.
A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) raised alarms over an impending food crisis in Nigeria, predicting that 30.6 million people will face acute food and nutrition insecurity.
The FAO’s analysis highlights that the northeastern states will bear the brunt of this crisis.
The Taraba State’s Greenhouse project in July 2025 achieved its first substantial harvest of green peppers and cucumbers.
The project is anchored on an innovative soil-less farming method that replaces traditional soil with compost-based cultivation.
Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications to Taraba State Governor Emmanuel Bello, in a statement, Friday, said the Borno State governor described the commissioning as a revolutionary step in agricultural transformation.
Other governors present at the event included Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), and Mai Mala Buni (Yobe).
The statement said: “Governor Agbu Kefas led the 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 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.”
