In a concerted effort to address the food crisis affecting the country, particularly the Northern Region, the Kebbi State government has procured 210 trucks of fertilizer to support farming during this rainy season.
The effort is part of the government’s concern to curb food insufficiency and alleviate the general hardships experienced by citizens.
Governor Nasir Idris announced the new initiative in Birnin-Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi State, stating that the 210 trucks of fertilizer would be provided to peasant farmers in rural areas at no cost.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, the governor noted that no fewer than 48,000 peasant farmers are targeted to receive the fertilizer to boost their farming capacities.
The statement mentioned that the fertilizer, along with other agricultural inputs, would be distributed to local farmers in their respective villages and communities.
The governor announced this initiative at the launch of agricultural inputs by the State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (Kebbi State CARES) Coordinating Unit, a program under the State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Fadama III Implementing Unit.
Governor Idris emphasized his commitment to ensuring that no farmer or group of farmers is left behind in their farming activities.
According to the statement, 100 trucks of assorted fertilizer will be distributed free to the people of the state, and another 110 trucks will be allocated to Local Government Areas, also free of charge.
The governor urged the beneficiaries to use the inputs judiciously for mass food production to achieve food sufficiency by the end of the rainy season.
The State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Abba Sani-Kalgo, highlighted the importance of the program and commended the governor for his support and assistance to the ministry and farmers throughout the state.