A charity organisation in Bauchi State, ‘Wunti Al-khair Foundation, yesterday started distributing 6,000 bags of fertilizer to farmers across the 20 local governments of Bauchi State.
The foundation launched the distribution exercise at the Bauchi Central Eid Mosque.
According to an official of the foundation, Isiyaka Ismail Wunti, the distribution would be done in two phases, with the first phase benefiting seven local governments, including Bauchi, Toro, Alkaleri, Kirfi, Misau, Dambam, and Darazo adding that the remaining areas would receive their shares today.
He said the beneficiaries include members of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Bauchi State chapter and individual small scale farmers selected from wards across the state.
Isiyaka explained that the program aims to alleviate the economic burden on farmers who are struggling with high prices of essential commodities and farming inputs, particularly fertiliser.
