Bauchi Approves N2bn For Fertilizer Procurement

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved N2 billion for procurement of fertilizer for the 2023 farming season.

The governor disclosed this when he hosted a special sallah homage led by the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu and other traditional rulers in Government House Bauchi at the weekend.

Governor Mohammed said the first phase of the money is to secure enough fertilizer for farmers, adding that more of the fund would be approved.

He said Bauchi as an agrarian state with vast lands would help farmers have access to fertilizer for bumper harvests.

The governor commended people of the  state for entrusting him with the leadership of the state for a second term, assuring that he would consolidate on the success of his first term in office by constructing more roads, building more hospitals, schools and providing other basic needs.

On security, the governor said his administration was working in close collaboration with security agencies and traditional rulers to combat it.

While congratulating the entire Muslim Umma for the successful end of the Ramadan, the governor appealed to the people to pray for the success of his administration.