Governor Uba Sani 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, according to the state government, is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing food security, supporting rural livelihoods, and strengthening the agricultural value chain.

In a statement on Friday, Murtala Dabo, commissioner for agriculture, said the fertiliser distribution and monitoring process will be coordinated at both state and local government levels.

He said the goal is to ensure credibility, transparency, and local ownership.

The committee, he added, includes members drawn from the public and private sectors, civil society organisations, traditional and religious institutions, 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.

Each smallholder farmer will receive two bags of free fertiliser, the commissioner noted.

Commercial farmers, however, will benefit from a separate input support scheme offering fertiliser at a 40 percent subsidy.

“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.

Beyond fertiliser, the commissioner said the government will also enrol 100,000 smallholder farmers into a crop risk insurance scheme.

He explained that the insurance will protect farmers from losses caused by pest infestations, crop diseases, and extreme weather linked to climate change.

The initiative, he said, is part of Kaduna’s commitment to building a resilient and secure agricultural system across the state.

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