The Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Barkindo Mustafa, on Friday advised farmers in the state against being in a hurry to sell off their farm produce.

Mustafa gave the advice in Yola when Gov. Jibrilla Bindow paid him Sallah homage in his palace.
``The same people you sell your crops to at lower prices now will come back later to sell them to you at exorbitant prices”, the monarch said.

He, therefore, urged the farmers to ensure that their farm produce were well preserved and sold at the right time and right price.

He commended the government for providing adequate security for the people and pledged the support of the traditional council in to government’s efforts to sustain the development.

Mustafa also called on residents to be cautious of happenings in their environment and report any suspicious movement to law enforcement agencies.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bindow presented a gift to the traditional ruler.
The governor was accompanied on the visit by his deputy, Martin Babale, and other top government officials. (NAN)

Photo shows: Lamido of Adamawa