The Zamfara State Government has commenced free distribution of fertiliser to farmers in Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi local government areas in the state.
Governor Dauda Lawal had recently inaugurated the distribution of 135 trucks of fertilizer across the state.
Speaking at the free fertilizer distribution exercise in Gummi, Anka and Bukkuyum towns, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Engagement, Mustafa Gado Anka, said the gesture is part of the state government’s policy to enhance agriculture.
Anka said, “This is part of Governor Dauda Lawal administration’s policies to enhance agricultural production as well as boost food security in the state.
“We are directed by His Excellency to make sure that the commodity should be distributed to the farmers free of charge.”
The Special Adviser added that the state government decided to give the fertilizer free to the farmers, considering the current economic hardship in the country.
“I am calling on the farmers to use the fertilizer and avoid selling it.
“We engaged various trusted personalities to ensure that the commodity reaches the real farmers at grassroots.
“This allocation is for the rainy season, in the next three months, another allocation of free fertilizer would be given to the farmers for the dry season,” Anka explained.
Speaking at the event in Anka, the Emir of Anka and Chairman, Zamfara Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmed, represented by the District Head of Yarimawa in Anka Emirate, Engr Sani Sulaiman, described the gesture as a welcome development.
The Monarch said the government’s intervention in agriculture would enhance food production in the state.
In their separate remarks, the Sole Administrators of Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi local government areas, Bashar Musa, Nasiru Muhammad and Aminu Nuhu, respectively, commended the governor for the gesture.
The Chairmen People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the three LGAs in separate remarks, also appreciated Governor Dauda Lawal for his concern to the people in the grassroots.
The event was attended by traditional rulers, politicians, heads of security agencies, women and youth groups from the areas.
