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…….you will be held responsible for any breach
Nasarawa Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule has flagged off sales of dry season fertilizer in the State
The Governor however warned those in charge of fertilizer sales of over 13,000 bags, giving a marching order to the Local Government Council Chairmen, members of the traditional Council, and the police to be steadfast in the discharge of their duty.
He said any official found wanting will face the full wrath of the law.
Engineer Abdullahi Sule maintained that his administration has accorded premise to dry season farming,
According to him,” dry season farming across the state to be responsible because they will be held accountable for any abnormality in the exercise.
He said that each bag would be sold at the tune of N12,000 subsidized rate.
” We are selling the fertilizer at a subsidized rate of N12,000 per bag while in the market, it is sold at N21,000 per bag
” As we are flagging off and selling this fertilizer here, other Local Government areas too are selling in their respective Local Government areas,” he said.
Sule said that the gesture was to boost food production and ensure food security in the State.
Adding that his administration would remain focused on ensuring that agricultural potentials are fully harnessed in the State.
Urging the people of the State to take advantage of President Bola Tinubu Renewed Hope Agricultural Funds to enhance food security in the State.
On his part, Dr Peter Ibrahim Akwe, the Chairman, of Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Agriculture said that the distribution of the fertilizers would lead to a bumper harvest in the State in 2024 and beyond.
He urged those involved in the sales to ensure that the fertilizer get to the real farmers across the State.
” This fertilizer is meant for farmers and it should reach the real farmers across the state,” he said.
The Chairman appreciated the Governor for the gesture.
On their part, Hon. Aminu Muazu Maifata, the State ALGON Chairman and Chairman, Lafia Local Government Area, as well as the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage ( Rtd), appreciated the Governor for the gesture.
They assured that the fertilizer would get to the expected farmers in the State.
They also commended the Governor for promoting peace and security across the State through various intervention projects.
Alhaji. Umar Dan’Akano, the Commissioner for Agriculture said that the flagging off of the dry season fertilizer was to boost food production in the State.
He said that the importance of fertilizer to food security could not be overemphasized, hence the need for exercise.
The Commissioner commended Governor Sule for prioritizing agriculture in the State.
In his vote of thanks, Amb. Isaac Kigbu, State Chairman of, the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) commended Gov. Sule for his foresight in prioritizing the needs of farmers in the State.
” And ensuring that essential resources like fertilizes are readily available to enhance productivity,” he said
The Chairman assured of collaboration with the State Government to address the challenges facing the sector.
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