Zulum Warns Against Fertiliser Diversion

Governor of Borno State Babagana Zulum has warned that anyone caught diverting subsidised fertiliser would be prosecuted no matter how highly placed.

He gave the warning yesterday while flagging off the sale of subsidised fertiliser at Farm Centre in Maiduguri.

Zulum noted that he was aware of the risks associated with the diversion of the commodity which was why he emphasised that any form of diversion by anyone high or low would be punished.

He called on intelligence agencies to wake up to their responsibilities by ensuring that all culprits are arrested and prosecuted for daring to divert the commodity within or outside the state.

“Culprits shall be dealt with, specifically those who are not farmers but intend to use proxies to get the commodity for any form of usage.

“I hereby call on  traditional and community leaders to be very vigilant during this distribution of the fertiliser which should be given to only registered members. All farmers must register to partake in the sales which will be done at 50 percent of the price.

“Let me add that this government will stop at nothing to empower farmers in the state to achieve all their potential which is why it is only fertiliser that would be sold at 50 percent prices. Other implements would be given free to them”, Zulum said.