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Kano State Government Distributes Palliatives and Farm Inputs to Vulnerable Groups

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The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Yusuf, has launched a distribution program of palliatives and farm inputs to vulnerable groups, women, and farmers across the state's 44 Local Government Areas. The program aims to alleviate the hardships caused by the removal of fuel subsidy and promote agricultural production. The items to be distributed include 297,000 bags of rice, 160,000 bags of maize, fertilizer, pumping machines, and livestock, with a special focus on supporting people with disabilities and women through the distribution of goats, rams, and sheep.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kano State Government has distributed 297,000 bags of 10kg rice, 160,000 bags of 10kg maize, fertilizer, 2,500 pumping machines, and 2,600 goats, sheep, and rams to vulnerable groups, women, and farmers across the state.
  • The distribution program aims to alleviate the hardships caused by the removal of fuel subsidy and promote agricultural production in accordance with the state's vision of agricultural revolution.
  • Governor Yusuf stated that the government had secured the items through palliative support from the Federal Government and other donor partners, and had established various committees to ensure adequate distribution.
  • People living with disability will be given special consideration during the distribution, and women will benefit from the distribution of livestock to enhance their economic independence.
  • The Managing Director of KANRDA, Dr. Farouk Kurawa, called on the state government to increase the number of extension agents to enhance service delivery.

Statistics:

  • 297,000 bags of 10kg rice will be distributed to vulnerable groups, women, and farmers.
  • 160,000 bags of 10kg maize will be distributed to the same groups.
  • 2,500 pumping machines will be donated to support irrigation activities.
  • 2,600 goats, sheep, and rams will be distributed to women to enhance their economic independence.
  • The distribution program covers 44 Local Government Areas in the state.

Sources:

  • THEWILL (September 4)
  • Governor Abba Yusuf
  • Dr. Farouk Kurawa, Managing Director of KANRDA
  • Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA)

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