Yobe Governor, MaiMala Buni, on Thursday in Damaturu,launched 103 tractors and sale of fertilisers at subsidised rate to farmers across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state.
Speaking at the occasion, the governor said the gesture was aimed at assisting the people due to the rising cost of fertilizer in the open market.
“Consequently, I have approved that the NPK fertilizer be procured and sold to farmers at the subsidised rate of N3, 000.00 per bag.
“I have also directed that each local government be given an initial allocation of 3000 bags for the current farming season,” Buni added.
He noted that the gesture was in line with the adoption of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),which were targeted to be achieved by the year, 2030.
“Four years ago, in 2015, member countries of the United Nations adopted a common blueprint for achieving peace and prosperity in the world.
“That blueprint resulted in adoption of 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which are targeted to be achieved by the year 2030,” he said.
In his remark, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Resources, Alhaji Mangarima Lawan, noted that in less than 100 days, Yobe government had invested over N3 billion to support agricultural activities.
He said that such effort would increase farmers’ income, generate employment generation for youth and guarantee food security.
(NAN)
