Kano farmers to benefit from N5 billion fertiliser approved by Gov. Yusuf

Kano farmers to benefit from N5 billion fertiliser approved by Gov. Yusuf

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has approved the allocation of over N5 billion towards the procurement of fertiliser to enhance food security within the state.

In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, and made available to newsmen in Kano on Tuesday, it was stated that the authorisation was granted during the 15th State Executive Council (SEC) meeting.

This move signifies a commitment to the pledges made during the 2023 election campaign.

Governor Yusuf emphasised that the acquisition of fertiliser aims to assist small-scale farmers, particularly those residing in rural areas, enabling them to achieve bountiful harvests in the upcoming 2024 rainy season.

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“A substantial amount of N5,073,840,000 has been allocated by the Kano State Executive Council for the acquisition of fertiliser across the 44 Local Government areas of the state.

“This decision was part of the resolutions reached during the council meeting chaired by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf last Saturday,” part of the statement reads.

“Worried by the high cost of foodstuff, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had previously purchased grains worth billions of naira and distributed them to the vulnerable people in the state to cushion the effects of hardship faced by a significant number of people.

“The fertiliser approved to be purchased will complement the one already produced by the state-owned Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO) and would be made available to farmers at a subsidised price within the state,” he said.