Jigawa State Government has approved the release of 396 million naira for the Federal Government’s fertilizer allocation to support smallholder farmers in the state.
The State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this to newsmen after the Council meeting held in Dutse.
According to him, the approval for the payment of fertiliser allocated by the Federal Government special intervention is part of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to cushion the impact of the rising cost of fertiliser and boost food production nationwide.
He said, 20 trucks of NPK fertiliser (12,000 bags) have been allocated to Jigawa State at a subsidised rate of ₦33,000 per bag.
He pointed out that, the FG’s intervention is designed to complement the ongoing efforts of the State government under the 2025/2026 dry season agricultural programme.
Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed said, this development is in line with Governor Umar Namadi’s administration’s unwavering commitment to agricultural transformation, with a specific focus on supporting small holder farmers, increasing access to critical farm inputs, and enhancing food security across the state.
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