Kebbi Government Intensifies Response to Quelea Bird Infestation

Kebbi Government Intensifies Response to Quelea Bird Infestation

The Kebbi State Government has stepped up efforts to combat a growing infestation of Quelea birds that has affected farmlands across several local government areas, threatening dry-season rice production and farmers’ livelihoods. Speaking at a press briefing, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Shehu Mu’azu, said migratory quelea birds had invaded fadama farming areas in Argungu, Gwandu, Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo, Bunza and Augie local government areas …

Kebbi intensifies battle against quelea birds, activates aerial control plan - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

The Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to contain the invasion of quelea birds threatening rice farms across parts of the state, with plans underway to commence aerial spraying operations pending regulatory approvals. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Alhaji Shehu Mu’azu, disclosed this on Friday, June 19, 2026, during a news conference at the ministry in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Quelea birds Mu’azu said th…

Kebbi intensifies battle against quelea birds, activates aerial control plan

The Kebbi Government has intensified efforts to contain the invasion of quelea birds threatening rice farms across parts of the state, with plans underway to commence aerial spraying operations pending regulatory approvals. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Alhaji Shehu Mu’azu, disclosed this on Friday during a news conference at the ministry in Birnin […]