The Federal Government has provided fertiliser worth over ₦450 million to farmers in Jigawa State at subsidised rates as part of ongoing efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and food security under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Governor Umar Namadi disclosed this during a Citizens’ Engagement Programme held in Miga, headquarters of Miga Local Government Area.
He explained that the initiative is aimed at supporting farmers with affordable access to essential inputs and equipment to strengthen food production and agribusiness across the state. “Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government has allocated 20 trucks of fertiliser to Jigawa State to be sold at subsidised rates to farmers. This initiative is aimed at supporting farmers with essential inputs and equipment to enhance food production and agricultural business across the state,” Namadi said.
The governor highlighted that Miga, an agrarian community with fertile land suitable for year-round farming, would benefit greatly from the initiative. He also noted that his administration’s 12-point agenda aligns with the Renewed Hope vision, with agriculture and food security among its top priorities.
“To complement President Tinubu’s efforts, we have introduced several innovations to modernise and transform traditional farming into a mechanised system,” he added.
Namadi further announced the establishment of the Jigawa State Farm Service Mechanisation Company Limited, which will provide affordable and efficient mechanisation services to farmers. The company will operate through service centres equipped with modern tractors, combine harvesters, and other advanced machinery to enhance productivity.
“We are also seeking qualified and motivated individuals to manage and operate these centres effectively,” he said.
For smallholder farmers and agribusinesses, the subsidised fertiliser allocation and mechanisation programme are expected to reduce production costs, improve yields, and create new employment opportunities across Jigawa’s agricultural value chain.
