L-R: Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) founder and Executive Director, Hajia Salamatu Garba; Katsina State First Lady, Hajia Hadiza Masari; and the Group Head, Agric Finance and Solid Minerals of Sterling Bank Plc, Mrs. Bukola Awosanya; during the Sterling Bank-sponsored Agriculture Summit Africa event held in Abuja recently.
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“Fiscal policy measures must seek to ensure a good balance between objectives of revenue generation, boosting domestic production, enhancing the welfare of citizens, promoting economic growth, deepening economic inclusion, facilitating job creation and recognizing societal ethos, beliefs and values.”
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