Army Chief Donates Fertiliser To Zamfara Farmers

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, has donated 400 bags of fertilizer to farmers in Maru local government area of Zamfara State.

The fertilizer, donated through the Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), is part of efforts to strengthen Civil-Military Cooperation and to support local communities affected by insecurity.

The event, which took place at the Palace of the Emir of Maru on Thursday, brought together government officials, military officers, traditional rulers and members of the community.

At the occasion, the Theatre Commander, Major General Warrah Idris, represented by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Air Vice Marshal Usman Abdullahi, stated that the initiative symbolised the commitment of the Armed Forces to strengthening peace and rebuilding hope within communities affected by insecurity.

He reiterated the resolve of the Armed Forces and other security agencies to sustain ongoing operations against terrorism and other criminal activities across Zamfara State and the wider North West region.

He also urged the beneficiaries to make proper use of the fertilizers during the farming season while encouraging members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information.

Earlier, the vice chairman of Maru local government area, Hon Laminu Dansadau, described the gesture as timely and commendable.

He appreciated the Nigerian Army and Operation Fansan Yamma for supporting farmers and strengthening the local economy.

In his goodwill message, the Emir of Maru, His Royal Highness Alhaji Abubakar Gado Maigari, thanked the COAS for the intervention and assured that the fertilizers would be distributed fairly to genuine farmers across the emirate.

The event featured symbolic distribution of fertilizers to selected beneficiaries, presentation of souvenirs and group photographs.