Governor Buni flag off sales of fertilizer for 2023 cropping season in Yobe

Governor Buni flag off sales of fertilizer for 2023 cropping season in Yobe

By: Yahaya Wakili

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has flag-off the fertilizer sales and distribution for the 2023 cropping season in Damaturu, the state capital.

He said, one of the cardinal objectives of our administration is to increase the aggregate agricultural output towards achieving food sufficiency and security and commodity exports for the improved well-being of our people.

“About 80 percent of our population engaged in both crop and livestock farming, adding that, his administration has remained committed to exploring more avenues for the enhancement of agricultural productivity as the main stimulus for providing employment, self-reliance and income generation on the farming population.

To achieve our set goals in agriculture and improve our productivity, government is providing fertilizer to farmers at this most appropriate time for application on farm.

“Government procured the fertilizer at #25,000 per bag and would be sold to our farmers at #13,000 per bag and appeal to the beneficiaries of this palliative to ensure that they appreciate our gesture by making proper use of the commodity and avoiding its resale.

Governor Buni warn that government would not condone any act of sabotage through diversion or hoarding of the product to create unnecessary hardship to our people.

He urged the public to monitor and report indecent practices in their areas, noted that, government shall deal ruthlessly with anyone or groups who attempts to sabotage this great initiative.

Governor Buni flag off sales of fertilizer for 2023 cropping season in Yobe