Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nassarawa State
Nasarawa State Government has commenced gross sales of sponsored assorted fertilizer to farmers within the state.Governor Tanko Almakura of Nasarawa gave the trace in the course of the flag-off on Wednesday in Lafia.
Al-Makura stated the gesture was geared toward making certain bumper harvest on this 12 months cropping season.He also said that his administration determined to increase the quantity of fertilizers to be offered to farmers from 137 vehicles in 2017 to 150 vehicles in 2018.He known as on farmers within the state to buy fertilizers within the headquarters of the respective Local Government and Development Areas.
“The sale of fertilizer this year is N4,000. This year, we made available 90,000 bags at a subsidized rate and sale is decentralised to ensure easy access by farmers.“Committees are also set up under the supervision of the LG Chairmen and Overseers of Development Areas to ensure accountability and transparency in the process,” he added.He nevertheless warned that the government would cope with anybody caught diverting fertilizer regardless of his standing.
Earlier, Jameel Zakari, Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources, assured farmers that there are sufficient fertilizers to meet their wants.He stated the ministry won't tolerate request for fertilizer from anyone including that, ‘fertilizer would be sold directly to the farmers and not through middle men’.He nevertheless revealed that the state government by the ministry has set equipment in place to monitor the method so as guarantee adherence to the governor’s directive.
Responding, IshaqMauzu, State Chairman of all Farmers Association expressed gratitude to the gesture.He nevertheless, appealed to the Governor to cut back the value from N4, 000 to N3, 000 respectively.