Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano, on Sunday flagged off the distribution of 79,200 luggage of subsidised fertiliser for smallholder farmers within the state.
The governor spoke throughout the train at Alyuma Fertiliser and Chemical substances Restricted in Madobi Native Authorities Space of the state.
Yusuf stated that the initiative was not solely geared toward distributing fertiliser but in addition at planting the seeds of self-reliance, financial prosperity, and collective dignity among the many individuals.
“We’re right here to resume a solemn pledge we made to our those who below this administration, agriculture shall rise once more.
“This flagg-off ceremony for the 2025 moist season subsidised fertiliser distribution scheme below the Abba Gida Gida agricultural initiative is certainly one of our mission to safe meals for each family and to revive the satisfaction of Kano farmers.
“Every of the 44 native authorities areas will obtain three vans of fertiliser to be offered at a subsidised fee of fifty per cent to newly registered stakeholder farmers,” he stated.
Gov. Yusuf defined that the initiative was designed to decrease the price of cultivation, enhance yield, and enhance farmers’ earnings.
He famous that his administration’s funding in agriculture went past fertiliser distribution, including that there had been improved entry to farmlands and irrigation amenities.
“Over the previous few years, we have now efficiently rehabilitated main irrigation schemes in 11 native authorities areas, with 1,250 hectares below growth.
“The continuing development of a dam at Dan Soshiya in Kiru Native Authorities stands as a landmark in our quest for all-year spherical farming,” he stated.
Yusuf acknowledged that the interventions had been a part of a transparent technique to empower smallholder farmers who’re the spine of the meals system, with a imaginative and prescient to rework agriculture right into a wealth-creating sector able to lifting 1000’s out of poverty.
He directed every native authorities chairman to right away represent a high-powered fertiliser distribution committee to establish, confirm, and help solely real farmers to be able to guarantee transparency and accountability.
“We is not going to tolerate diversion, favouritism, or exploitation within the course of,” he warned, urging farmers to make use of the fertiliser properly and productively.
The Commissioner for Native Authorities and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Tajudeen Othman, stated that the initiative was geared toward restoring the satisfaction of farming, guaranteeing meals safety, and boosting the financial resilience of rural communities.
“We commend Gov. Kabir Yusuf’s foresight in prioritising agriculture as a pillar of sustainable growth. To our farmers, we recognise your perseverance and pray this season brings considerable yield and renewed prosperity,” he prayed.
The Kano State Commissioner for Agriculture and Pure Assets, Dr Danjuma Mahmoud, described the initiative as well timed, saying it might assist guarantee meals availability and help farmers financially.
Equally, the Chairman of the Affiliation of Fadama Farmers in Madobi, Alhaji Umar Zara recommended the state authorities for the gesture on behalf of the farmers.
In his remarks, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, represented by the District Head of Madobi, Baba Musa-Sale, lauded the federal government for prioritising farmers’ welfare.
In the meantime, a contractor, Ali Yaro, the proprietor of Alyuma Fertiliser and Chemical substances Restricted, assured that supply of the fertiliser to all of the 44 native authorities areas can be accomplished by July 4.
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