Military Secures 98,000 Hectares in Wase for Defence Farms Project

The Nigerian military has acquired 98,000 hectares of land in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, with 30,000 hectares designated for the initial phase of the Defence Farms and Agro-Allied Products (DFAAP) initiative, a strategic project aimed at boosting food production, supporting national food security, and enhancing stability in the area.

Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, presented this on Tuesday, 28 January 2026, when the Governor received the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Defence Holdings Company Limited (DHCL), Air Vice Marshal Anthony Victor Ndace, and his delegation at the Government House in Jos.

According to a press statement by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, Governor Mutfwang assured the DHCL delegation of his administration’s readiness to partner with the company to facilitate the take-off of the Defence Farms and Agro-Allied Products initiative in Wase.

The Governor, who was represented at the meeting by the Secretary to the State Government, Architect Samuel Jatau, expressed deep appreciation for the vision and mission of DHCL, particularly its intervention in the agricultural sector. He reaffirmed the Plateau State Government’s commitment to the immediate handover of the 30,000 hectares of land already allocated to DHCL for the commencement of the Defence Farms project.

Governor Mutfwang noted that the project would not only boost food production but also enhance security in Wase and adjoining communities.

While commending the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, for his sustained efforts in ensuring peace and national stability, the Governor reiterated the resolve of his administration to collaborate with DHCL, through the Defence Headquarters, to ensure a seamless and successful implementation of the project. He also wished the GMD/CEO and his entourage a pleasant stay in the state and encouraged them to explore Plateau State’s rich cultural heritage and diverse landscape.

In his remarks, Air Vice Marshal Ndace said he was in Plateau State on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff to express appreciation to the Governor for the allocation of 30,000 hectares of land at Wase for the initial take-off of the Defence Farms and Agro-Allied Products initiative. 

He disclosed that he was accompanied by a technical team to assess the land and explore areas of partnership with the state government in line with the Federal Government’s food security agenda.

The DHCL boss thanked the Plateau State Government for the warm reception accorded him and his team, and prayed for sustained peace and continued development across the state.

Highlights of the visit included a presentation on the agricultural potentials of the 98,000 hectares of land at Wase, exchange of souvenirs, and a group photograph involving Plateau State Government officials and members of the DHCL delegation