Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state, has inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to oversee the distribution of over 300 truckloads of fertiliser to 100,000 farmers across Kaduna state.
The move is part of the state government’s broader strategy to enhance food security and rural livelihoods.
In a statement signed by Murtala Dabo, Kaduna commissioner of agriculture, the government said the fertiliser distribution and monitoring will be coordinated at both state and local levels to ensure credibility, transparency, and local ownership.
According to the statement, the committee comprises representatives from the public and private sectors, civil society organisations, traditional and religious leaders, labour unions, security agencies, and anti-corruption bodies.
“This holistic approach reflects Kaduna State’s unwavering commitment to inclusive agricultural transformation, rural development, and sustainable food systems,” Dabo said.
“The initiative is part of the government’s effort to enhance food security, improve rural livelihoods, and boost agricultural productivity across communities.”
According to the state government, each beneficiary will receive two bags of free fertilizer under the smallholder farmer category, adding that in a second category, commercial farmers will benefit from a targeted input subsidy programme.
The commissioner explained that commercial farmers will receive fertiliser at a 40 percent subsidised rate.
“This intervention is designed to encourage agribusiness expansion, support job creation efforts in the agricultural value chain, and strengthen price competitiveness in the commodity market through reduced input costs,” he said.
In addition to fertiliser distribution, Dabo said that 100,000 smallholder farmers will be enrolled into a crop risk insurance scheme aimed at protecting them from the effects of climate-related shocks.
He said the insurance is aimed at safeguarding farmers’ yields against the risks of pest infestation, crop diseases, and adverse weather conditions linked to climate change.
