Zamfara Gov Distributes Farm Inputs To 2,000 Farmers
Zamfara State governor Dauda Lawal has distributed farm inputs and agricultural assets to the farmers of Bungudu and Maru local government areas of the state.
He flagged the distribution in Bungudu and Maru local government areas as part of the ongoing COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus programme sponsored by FADAMA III.
A statement issued by the spokesperson of the governor Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the distribution began on January 3rd in the capital city, Gusau.
He added that Governor Lawal went to Shinkafi, Gummi, and Tsafe for the same flag-off of the distribution to farmers.
“Today, the governor was in Bungudu and Maru local government areas to distribute the vital agricultural assets and inputs to farmers.
In Bungudu, Governor Lawal said the local government area is legendary for farming, and its contribution to the GDP of Zamfara State is commendable.
“With the flag-off of this program in this Local Government Area today, we are bringing tremendous opportunities for the farming communities in this industrious local government area.
“I am confident that this program will go a long way to boosting our farmers’ productivity, thereby alleviating rural poverty and its associated challenges.
“Building on this momentum, we plan to introduce similar intervention projects, such as the integrated entrepreneurship program. This program will encompass various agro-allied projects, including fisheries, poultry, and livestock fattening.
In Maru, the governor restated that the distribution would combat malaria through innovative methods like rearing tilapia fish while generating substantial income for the beneficiaries through various interventions, as this undoubtedly improves the quality of livelihood.
The statement added that during the flag-off, over 2,000 farmers benefited in both Bungudu and Maru local government areas.
