Foundation in Bauchi distributes 6,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers
Story by Najibullahi ADAMU
In a move to support local farmers, a charity organisation in Bauchi State ‘Wunti Al-khair Foundation’ has distributed 6,000 bags of fertiliser free of charge to farmers across the 20 local government areas in the state.
The foundation launched the distribution exercise on Wednesday at the Bauchi Central Eid Mosque.
According to Isiyaka Ismail Wunti, an official of the foundation, the distribution would be done in two phases, with the first phase benefiting seven local governments, including Bauchi, Toro, Alkaleri, Kirfi, Misau, Dambam, and Darazo, adding that the remaining areas would receive their shares on Saturday.
He said the beneficiaries include members of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Bauchi State chapter and individual small scale farmers selected from wards across the state.
Isiyaka explained that the programme aims to alleviate the economic burden on farmers, who are struggling with high prices of essential commodities and farming inputs, particularly fertilisers.
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He further said that the gesture was part of the foundation’s contribution towards encouraging sufficient food production in view of the skyrocketing prices of food items in the country.
“This initiative is a significant contribution towards achieving food sufficiency and security in Bauchi State, it is expected to bring relief to farmers, enhance agricultural productivity, and boost economic growth in the region.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke at the event expressed gratitude to the foundation for the support, saying it was a significant succour in view of the exorbitant prices of fertilisers in the market.
Proofreading by Gift Luckson, Editor at Neptune Prime.
