Taraba ALGON warns against diversion of fertilizer
By Chuwang Dungs
The Taraba state Chairman of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Hassan Jauro, on Tuesday warned government officials against the diversion of fertilizer meant to be sold to farmers at subsidized rates.
He gave the warning while reacting to allegations that the palliatives recently released to the 16 local government areas across the state were diverted and sold in various markets across the state.
He tasked members of the committee and Chairmen of local government areas to supervise and monitor the sale of the subsidised fertilizer to farmers across the state for the 2024 rainy season farming.
Mr Jauro, charged members of the committee to put more commitment and dedication to ensure that the commodity reaches the targeted farmers at a subsidised price.
He said each of the local government areas got 1,200 bags except Wukari that got an allocation of 1800 bags.
“The governor approved the released of the product at 50% subsidised rate, Urea which goes for N46,000 at the open market is to be sold at N23, 000, while NPK which is N22, 000 was slashed to N11, 000
“The governor also directed that no individual should be given more than 5 bags, and it should be targeted to original farmers” he said.
He said the governor Agbu Kefas administration is determined to make available agricultural inputs to the teaming farmers in Taraba State.
He then urged the Chairmen to give him their maximum support.
“As the head of ALGON in the state I will do everything possible to support the agriculture policies of Agbu Kefas, by ensuring that agriculture is mechanised and provide an enabling environment to expand farming
