No fewer than 48,000 farmers are to benefit from free fertilisers as well as agricultural implements provided by the Kebbi State Government.
His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir idris announced this at the launching of agricultural inputs by the State COVID 19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus, Kebbi State Cares Coordinating Unit.
The exercise is under the State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planing in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fadama III Implementing Unit
Gov. idris pointed out that it was in fulfilment of his campaign promises, assuring that under his administration no farmer would be left behind.
The governor said 100 trucks of assorted fetilisers would be distributed to the people of the state free, adding that 110 trucks of fertilisers would also be distributed to the Local Government Areas in the state free-of-charge.
The governor then urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the inputs given for mass food production.
Earlier, the State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planing, Abba Sani-Kalgo highlighted the importance of the programme and commended Gov. idris for the support and assistance to the ministry.
