The Sokoto State government has launched the distribution of assorted fertilizers to irrigation farmers across the state’s 23 local government areas to boost dry-season farming and promote food security.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who flagged off the distribution of agricultural inputs, including fertiliser, seeds, and equipment, said the gesture is part of the state government’s efforts to support farmers, particularly women and youths.
The state government had previously distributed various agricultural inputs during the last rainy season, including 45,366 bags of NPK, 24,264 bags of Urea, and 20,664 litres of agrochemicals.
Youths and women groups also received 1000 water pumps, 23 multipurpose threshers, and 3000 tomato grinding machines at no cost.
Governor Aliyu highlighted that each of the 23 local government areas will receive three trucks of assorted fertiliser for dry-season farming.
The governor also announced that, “the Kware Irrigation Scheme, covering 450 hectares, has been completed and will soon be allocated to farmers.
“Similarly, additionally, work on the Wurno Irrigation Scheme has commenced, and the contract for the rehabilitation of the Lugu Dam has been awarded.”
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, commended the governor for prioritising agriculture and redeeming his campaign promises through his administration’s nine-point smart agenda.
The Sultan, represented by Galadiman Gari, Alhaji Aliyu Attahiru, praised the governor for making agriculture a priority.
