Sokoto State Government has kicked off the distribution of assorted fertilizers to irrigation farmers across the 23 local government areas of the state to boost dry-season farming and promote food security.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who flagged off the distribution of agricultural inputs, including fertilizers, seeds, and equipment, said the gesture was part of the state government’s efforts to support farmers, particularly women and youths.
The state government had previously distributed various agricultural inputs including 45,366 bags of NPK, 24,264 bags of Urea, and 20,664 litres of Agrochemicals during the last rainy season.
Youths and women groups also received 1,000 water pumps, 23 multipurpose threshers, and 3,000 tomato grinding machines at no cost.
Governor Aliyu highlighted that each of the 23 local government areas will receive three trucks of assorted fertilizers 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.”
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has commended the Governor 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 of his administration.