A group, Abdurrahman Bashir Haske Women and Youth Forum, has launched distribution of free fertilisers and farm input to farmers, mostly youths and women in agriculture, in the 21 local governments of Adamawa State.
The ceremony, at Lamido Zubairu Hall in Yola South, covers distribution of input in Adamawa Central zone, comprising Yola South, Yola North. Girei and Fufore councils, in the first phase before extending to other councils.
The distribution, initiative of philanthropist, Abdulrahman Haske, is spearheaded by APC Youth Leader in the state, Abubakar Tsoho, who said the initiative will reach all farmers.
In their remarks, Tsoho and Acting State Women Leader, Gloria Istifanus, lauded Haske foundation for the gesture, while urging beneficiaries to ensure appropriate application of the items to boost yield and improve livelihood.
A statement endorsed by the group’s Media Coordinator, Abdul Ahmed, said the party leaders also appreciated Haske for working with stakeholders to ensure inclusive distribution for the development of the agriculture sector in Adamawa.
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“This gesture is coming at a crucial moment when Nigeria is facing rising food prices and insecurity that has disrupted farming in many communities across the country. This then requires intentional investment in farming and agriculture at the grassroots.
“Hence, initiative such as the free agric inputs distributions in the Adamawa by ABHWYF, which we are currently witnessing is considered as a way of not only empowering the farmers but also strengthening food supply chain and reducing poverty across Adamawa State and Nigeria as a whole,” Tsoho said.
Described as marking the first pace of far-reaching empowerment initiative in the state, some of the women leaders expressed their heartfelt excitement over the distribution of the fertilizers and other essential farm inputs, saying the items came at the right time.
The beneficiaries, mostly youth and women, also expressed gratitude for the support with many describing the intervention as timely, noting that the raining season is already in full swing. They commended the APC leadership for youth inclusivity in the party structure, which, they said, will enable the teaming youth to contribute their quota to the betterment of Adamawa and Nigeria as a whole.