Governor Uba Sani Reaffirms Commitment to Kaduna State's Agricultural Transformation

Speaking during a flag-off ceremony at Murtala Square, Governor Uba Sani reaffirmed his administration's commitment to transforming Kaduna state's agricultural sector. The governor distributed 400 trucks of free fertilizers to 100,000 smallholder farmers, who were also enrolled in a crop risk insurance scheme. The scheme is designed to protect farmers against losses from pests, diseases, and adverse weather linked to climate change. The governor emphasized his government's "enduring commitment to inclusive development, food security, and rural prosperity through agricultural transformation."

Key Takeaways:

• Governor Uba Sani distributed 400 trucks of free fertilizers to 100,000 smallholder farmers, with each farmer receiving 2 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 state has maintained a "farmer-first policy" since the governor's administration took office, providing critical inputs at no cost to smallholder farmers.
• The governor announced a subsidized fertilizer program for commercial farmers, providing access to 10 bags of fertilizer at a 40% subsidized rate of N30,000 per bag.
• The state's budgetary allocation to agriculture has increased by 4,871% from N1.48 billion in 2023 to N74.02 billion in 2025, accounting for 10% of the overall state budget.
• The governor attributed the success of agricultural initiatives to improved security across the state, which has made previously inaccessible farmlands accessible.
• The fertilizer distribution is part of the government's strategic, coordinated, and systems-based approach to agricultural transformation.

Statistics:

• 400 trucks of free fertilizers distributed to 100,000 smallholder farmers
• 2 bags of fertilizer provided free of charge to each farm
• 10 bags of fertilizer available at 40% subsidized rate of N30,000 per bag
• 4,871% increase in agriculture sector funding from N1.48 billion in 2023 to N74.02 billion in 2025
• 10% of the overall state budget allocated to agriculture in 2025
• 200 tractors provided for mechanization as part of agricultural empowerment initiatives

Sources:

• [Quote from Governor Uba Sani during the flag-off ceremony at Murtala Square on Saturday]
• [Kaduna State Executive Gazette, 2023]
• [Kaduna State Budget 2023-2025]
• [Interview with Governor Uba Sani, Murtala Square, Saturday]