David Goni
Gombe state Governor Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya as Flagged off the fertilizer sales distribution with a view to enhance the activities of farmers in the state.
Governor Yahaya made this known yesterday in Gombe while flagging off the commodity.
He said the distribution of fertilizer to farmers will go along way in revamping the Agricultural sector.
According to him, his administration is committed to serve people for the better.
He said the commodity will be sold at the rate of N500.00 per bag.
Speaking further, governor Yahaya attributed that government procured 20,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer to benefit farmers.
He warned stakeholders to ensure that fertilizer reach to door step of the people even as he said government will take decisive action against offenders.
The governor directed security agents to ensure that the distribution of the fertilizer is done correctly.
While warning stakeholders to ensure adequate distribution of the commodity he said each ward across the 11 local government area will benefit One truck of fertilizer, adding that there is 120 truck of fertilizer meant for distribution to farmers.
