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Governor Sani Reaffirms Commitment to Transforming Agricultural Sector in Kaduna State

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The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to transforming the agricultural sector in Kaduna State by distributing 400 trucks of free fertilizer to 100,000 smallholder farmers. The fertilizer distribution is part of a larger strategy to elevate agriculture from a subsistence activity to a driver of growth, jobs, and dignity. Governor Sani highlighted the significant progress made in the agriculture sector, including the enrollment of beneficiaries into a crop risk insurance scheme and the provision of subsidized fertilizer to commercial farmers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kaduna State government has distributed 400 trucks of free fertilizer to 100,000 smallholder farmers, with each farmer receiving two bags of fertilizer free of charge.
  • The crop risk insurance scheme will protect farmers against losses from pests, diseases, and adverse weather linked to climate change.
  • The subsidized fertilizer program for commercial farmers will provide access to 10 bags of fertilizer per farmer at a 40% subsidized rate of N30,000 per bag.
  • The agriculture sector's funding has increased by 4,871%, from N1.48 billion in 2023 to N74.02 billion in 2025.
  • The share of the overall state budget allocated to agriculture has grown from 0.4% in 2023 to 10% in 2025.
  • The fertilizer distribution is part of a broader strategy to make agriculture a driver of growth, jobs, and dignity in Kaduna State.
  • Governor Sani has praised all stakeholders for ensuring transparency in the fertilizer distribution exercise and has urged beneficiaries to use the inputs responsibly.

Statistics:

  • 400 trucks of free fertilizer distributed to 100,000 smallholder farmers.
  • 10 bags of fertilizer provided per commercial farmer at a 40% subsidized rate of N30,000 per bag.
  • N1.48 billion allocated to agriculture in 2023 (0.4% of state budget).
  • N74.02 billion allocated to agriculture in 2025 (10% of state budget), marking a 4,871% increase.
  • The Governor highlighted the increased accessibility of farmlands due to improved security across the state.

Sources:

  • "Governor Sani Reaffirms Commitment to Transforming Agricultural Sector in Kaduna State" (author unknown, no date provided).

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