Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris has flagged off massive distribution of farming inputs and Ramadan palliatives under the Kaura Agricultural Development Agenda 2026.
The event took place at the Haliru Abdu Stadium, Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
Governor dris, described the occasion as a significant milestone in the state’s agricultural transformation drive, noting that the agenda had focused on empowering farmers, improving productivity, and enhancing food security.
He said, the administration’s sustained investment in free farm inputs, machinery, and extension services demonstrates its unwavering commitment to boosting agricultural output and strengthening both the state and national economies.
According to him, Kebbi State recorded steady growth in rice production, with annual output increasing from 3.05 million tons in 2023 to 3.15 million tons in 2024, while projections for 2025 remain strong, reaffirmed that Kebbi continues to rank among Nigeria’s leading rice producing states.
The Governor also announced the flag-off of the 2026 dry season farming programme, explaining that Kebbi operates two production cycles within a single dry season to maximize output.
He explained that, the state was distributing 2,000 solar-powered pumps, 5,000 power tillers, 5,500 sprayers, 24,000 liters of herbicides, 70,000 liters of liquid organic fertilizer, and 5,000 tons of assorted fertilizers to farmers across the state to further boost productivity, create employment, and increase incomes.
He emphasized that beneficiaries were carefully selected in collaboration with traditional rulers and farmer’s groups, warning that no substitutions would be tolerated.
The Governor said 6,500 tons of assorted grains—rice, maize, and millet—was going to be distributed as Ramadan palliatives.
Idris directed the committee to ensure fairness and transparency, stressing that the era of cornering public items was over, and he categorically stated that no political office holder, including local government chairmen, commissioners, or lawmakers, should divert any of the items meant for the grassroot.
He further warned that security agencies had been directed to arrest anyone found selling the inputs, reaffirming that his administration is people-oriented and committed to reducing the suffering of Kebbi citizens.
SANI DUTSINMA .
